Prescott Unified District (4466) School District

300 E Gurley St
Prescott, AZ 86301-3823
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Prescott Unified District (4466) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,827 students in Prescott Unified District (4466) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Prescott Unified District (4466) School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
3,827 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
217 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Prescott Unified District (4466) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#222 out of 610 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Prescott Unified District (4466)  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
34%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Prescott Unified District (4466)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Prescott Unified District (4466)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
81%
76%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Prescott Unified District (4466)  School District and public school graduation rate of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.65
# American Indian Students
61 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
41 Students
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
762 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
47%
# Black Students
31 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
2,731 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
71%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
191 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
122
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
229
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
242
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
241
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
219
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
241
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
238
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
264
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
279
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
305
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
404
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
347
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
332
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
361
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
3
433

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,110 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,855 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart display total revenue of Prescott Unified District (4466)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$38 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart display total spending of Prescott Unified District (4466)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,110
$11,274
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Prescott Unified District (4466)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$9,855
$11,177
This chart display average spending per public school student in Prescott Unified District (4466)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Prescott Unified District (4466) School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abia Judd Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1749 N Williamson Valley Rd
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 717-3263
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Taylor Hicks School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1845 Campbell Ave
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 717-3276
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #33.
Granite Mountain Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1800 N Williamson Valley Rd
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 717-3253
Grades: K-8
| 516 students
Rank: #44.
Prescott Mile High Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 S Granite St
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 717-3241
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Park Ave
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 717-3249
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #66.
Prescott High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1050 Ruth St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2322
Grades: 8-12
| 1,445 students
Rank: #77.
300 E Gurley St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-5400
Grades: K-8
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
551 1st St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 442-1283
Grades: PK
| 122 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Prescott Unified District (4466) School District?
Prescott Unified District (4466) School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,827 students.
What is the rank of Prescott Unified District (4466) School District?
Prescott Unified District (4466) School District is ranked #223 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prescott Unified District (4466) School District?
71% of Prescott Unified District (4466) School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prescott Unified District (4466) School District?
Prescott Unified District (4466) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Prescott Unified District (4466) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,855 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,827 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 81% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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