Show Low Unified School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 7 public schools in Show Low Unified School District, serving 2,394 students. Show Low Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
- Public schools in Show Low Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arizona public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
- The top ranked public schools in Show Low Unified School District are White Mountain Institute, Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School and Show Low High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is more than the Arizona public school average of 19:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Show Low Unified School District |
| School District Website | http://www.show-low.k12.az.us |
| School District Phone Number | (928) 537-6001 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AZ) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 2,380 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,394 Students | 1,117,458 Students |
| # of Teachers | 120 Teachers | 47,820 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
District Comparison
- Show Low Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 641 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AZ) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #291 out of 645 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 44% |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 78% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.65 |
| # of American Indian Students | 87 Students | 62,127 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 4% | 6% |
| # of Asian Students | 20 Students | 32,009 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 390 Students | 502,895 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 16% | 45% |
| # of Black Students | 17 Students | 59,348 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 1,837 Students | 422,489 Students |
| % White Students | 77% | 38% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 8 Students | 4,017 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 35 Students | 34,453 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 12,779 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 158 | 80,903 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 164 | 81,467 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 170 | 82,195 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 188 | 85,836 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 186 | 88,944 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 190 | 89,621 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 188 | 88,369 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 207 | 87,282 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 191 | 86,947 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 188 | 86,190 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 223 | 84,165 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 180 | 78,432 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 161 | 83,999 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 329 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $9,005 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,250. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $7,631 is less than the state median of $9,802. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AZ) |
| Total Revenue | $22 MM | $4 MM |
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| Spending | $18 MM | $3 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,005 | $10,250 |
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| Revenue / Student | $7,631 | $9,802 |
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Show Low Unified School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- White Mountain Institute Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50%500 W. Old Linden Rd.10
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6001
Grades: 9-12 | 18 students
- Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50%500 W. Old Linden Rd10
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6001
Grades: K-5 | 470 students
- Show Low High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50%500 W. Old Linden Rd.10
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6001
Grades: 9-12 | 729 students
- Linden Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50%1009 School House Lane10
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6001
Grades: K-5 | 176 students
- Show Low Junior High School Math: 32% | Reading: 34%Rank:4/Bottom 50%761 E. Mcneil10
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6100
Grades: 6-8 | 586 students
- Whipple Ranch Elementary School1350 N. Central Avenue
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6001
Grades: PK-5 | 410 students
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