For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 436 students in St David Unified District (4173). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in St David Unified District (4173) have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
436 Students
1,123,267 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St David Unified District (4173), 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#307 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
14%
48%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
82%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,456 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,837 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,456
$11,429
Spending / Student
$8,837
$11,331
Best St David Unified District (4173) Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. David High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 E Patton St
Saint David, AZ 85630
(520) 720-4781
Saint David, AZ 85630
(520) 720-4781
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
St. David Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 W Patton St
Saint David, AZ 85630
(520) 720-4781
Saint David, AZ 85630
(520) 720-4781
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St David Unified District (4173)?
St David Unified District (4173) manages 2 public schools serving 436 students.
What is the rank of St David Unified District (4173)?
St David Unified District (4173) is ranked #331 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.
What is the racial composition of students in St David Unified District (4173)?
82% of St David Unified District (4173) students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St David Unified District (4173)?
St David Unified District (4173) has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is St David Unified District (4173)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,837 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
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