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Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,544 students in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
1,544 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
112 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#547 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
24%
Graduation Rate
87%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)69.8%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
95%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
49%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
n/a
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,984 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,632 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$38 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$29,984
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$24,632
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baker Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
North U.s. Highway 163
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2203
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2203
Gr: 5-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Debbie Braff Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
North Us Hwy 163 Mustang Blvd
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2301
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2301
Gr: PK-4 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Monument Valley High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 163
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2100
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
N. Highway 163
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2060
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2060
Gr: PK-K | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) manages 4 public schools serving 1,544 students.
What is the rank of Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) is ranked #572 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
95% of Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,632 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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