For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 433 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
433 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St David Unified District (4173), 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#307 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
77%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.2%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2001–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
6%
Showing 2002–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% White
82%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,215 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,575 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,215
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,575
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best St David Unified District (4173) Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 | 296 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 433 students.
What is the rank of St David Unified District (4173)?
St David Unified District (4173) is ranked #329 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.
What is the racial composition of students in St David Unified District (4173)?
82% of St David Unified District (4173) students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St David Unified District (4173)?
St David Unified District (4173) has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is St David Unified District (4173)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,575 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
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