Parker Unified School District (4510)

1608 S Laguna Ave
Parker, AZ 85344-6360
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Parker Unified School District (4510) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 536 students in Parker Unified School District (4510). This district's average high testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Arizona.
Public High Schools in Parker Unified School District (4510) have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Public High School in Parker Unified School District (4510) have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Parker High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
6 Schools
950 Schools
# Students
1,721 Students
440,861 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
15,914 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Parker Unified School District (4510), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 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 80% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#391 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
34%
22%
40%
11%
24%
80%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.66
% American Indian
29%
5%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
51%
46%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
13%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,458 is higher than the state median of $11,427. The school district revenue/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,352 is higher than the state median of $11,329. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,458
$11,427
Spending / Student
$12,352
$11,329

Best Parker Unified School District (4510) Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Parker High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,721 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 80% (Top 30% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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