Patagonia Union High School District (4462)

Hwy 82
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Patagonia Union High School District (4462) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 71 students in Patagonia Union High School District (4462). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Patagonia Union High School District (4462) have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,470 Schools
# Students
71 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Patagonia Union High School District (4462), which is ranked within the top 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#192 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
30%
34%
<50%
40%
<50%
24%
(21-22)
≥80%
77%
(2022-23)
40.5%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
69%
49%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
24%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $33,437 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,268 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$16,030 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$15,378 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,437
$14,457
Spending / Student
$33,268
$13,869

Best Patagonia Union High School District (4462) Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patagonia Union High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Naugle Avenue
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Patagonia Union High School District (4462)?
Patagonia Union High School District (4462) manages 1 public schools serving 71 students.
What is the rank of Patagonia Union High School District (4462)?
Patagonia Union High School District (4462) is ranked #206 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (top 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 science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Patagonia Union High School District (4462)?
69% of Patagonia Union High School District (4462) students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Patagonia Union High School District (4462)?
Patagonia Union High School District (4462) has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Patagonia Union High School District (4462)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,268 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 71 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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