Top Rankings
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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,410 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,468 Schools
# Students
1,410 Students
1,123,227 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Carlos Unified District (4210), 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 73% has increased from 60-64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#590 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
24%
Graduation Rate
73%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.66
% American Indian
99%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
48%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
n/a
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,404 is higher than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,249 is higher than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,404
$11,429
Spending / Student
$17,249
$11,331
Best San Carlos Unified District (4210) Public Schools (2026)
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 | 26 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 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
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 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
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 | 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Carlos Unified District (4210)?
San Carlos Unified District (4210) manages 5 public schools serving 1,410 students.
What is the rank of San Carlos Unified District (4210)?
San Carlos Unified District (4210) is ranked #600 out of 601 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%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (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 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is San Carlos Unified District (4210)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,249 is higher than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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