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Sanders Unified District (4156) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 624 students in Sanders Unified District (4156). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Sanders Unified District (4156) have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (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
4 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
624 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sanders Unified District (4156), 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 85% has increased from 50-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#507 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Graduation Rate
85%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)76.5%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
90%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
n/a
33%
Showing 2010–2021. View full 34-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,590 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,131 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$16 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$26,590
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$26,131
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Sanders Unified District (4156) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lichii Deezh Ahi Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
I-40 Hwy 191
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
I-40 And Hwy. 191 S
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Gr: PK-7 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Valley High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
I 40 And Us 191
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #44.
Sanders Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Apache 7160
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sanders Unified District (4156)?
Sanders Unified District (4156) manages 4 public schools serving 624 students.
What is the rank of Sanders Unified District (4156)?
Sanders Unified District (4156) is ranked #552 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sanders Unified District (4156)?
90% of Sanders Unified District (4156) students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sanders Unified District (4156)?
Sanders Unified District (4156) has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Sanders Unified District (4156)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,131 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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