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San Carlos Unified District (4210) 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 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,438 students in San Carlos Unified District (4210). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in San Carlos Unified District (4210) have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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
5 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
1,438 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Carlos Unified District (4210), 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 73% has increased from 60-64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#590 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
24%
Graduation Rate
73%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)82.9%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.66
Showing 2007–2021. View full 32-year historical data
% American Indian
99%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
49%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
n/a
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,926 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 $19,447 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$28 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$22,926
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$19,447
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best San Carlos Unified District (4210) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Carlos Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Rank: #22.
San Carlos High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2378
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2378
Gr: 6-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Rice Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-4837
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-4837
Gr: PK-6 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
San Carlos Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 San Carlos Ave
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Carlos Unified District (4210)?
San Carlos Unified District (4210) manages 5 public schools serving 1,438 students.
What is the rank of San Carlos Unified District (4210)?
San Carlos Unified District (4210) is ranked #598 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Carlos Unified District (4210)?
99% of San Carlos Unified District (4210) students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Carlos Unified District (4210)?
San Carlos Unified District (4210) has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is San Carlos Unified District (4210)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,447 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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