Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)

E Fir St
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 725 students in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197). This district's average high testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Arizona.
Public High Schools in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Public High School in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tuba City High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
6 Schools
950 Schools
# Students
1,433 Students
440,861 Students
# Teachers
n/a
15,914 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197), 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 72% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#572 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
6%
34%
13%
40%
8%
24%
72%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.66
% American Indian
98%
5%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
46%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
n/a
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,599 is higher than the state median of $11,427. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,789 is higher than the state median of $11,329. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,599
$11,427
Spending / Student
$16,789
$11,329

Best Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
67 East Spruce Dr.
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1070
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students
Rank: #22.
Tuba City High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Warrior Drive
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1050
Gr: 9-12 | 687 students

Recent Articles

The Experience of Being a New Student Mid-Year
The Experience of Being a New Student Mid-Year
Learn what students experience when transferring to a public school mid-year and how schools help new students adjust socially and academically.
How Public Schools Structure Free Periods or Study Time
How Public Schools Structure Free Periods or Study Time
Learn how public schools structure free periods or study time to support homework, tutoring, enrichment, and student independence.
The Role of Hallways, Common Areas, and Shared Spaces in Public Schools
The Role of Hallways, Common Areas, and Shared Spaces in Public Schools
Discover how hallways, cafeterias, libraries, and shared spaces shape student learning, safety, and school culture in public schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,433 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 72% (Top 30% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Quick Links