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Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District 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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,322 students in Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
2,322 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 603 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 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#587 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
24%
Graduation Rate
72%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.66
% American Indian
98%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
1%
48%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
n/a
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,471 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,561 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,471
$11,421
Spending / Student
$19,561
$11,323
Best Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cradleboard School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7301 N Powerline Rd
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5650
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5650
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Whiteriver Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 North 1st Avenue
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5660
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5660
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Alchesay High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Falcon Way
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5690
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5690
Gr: 9-12 | 806 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Rank: #44.
Seven Mile School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2005 Ft. Apache
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5800
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Rank: #55.
Canyon Day Junior High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4621 S. 9th Street
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5680
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5680
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District?
Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,322 students.
What is the rank of Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District?
Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District is ranked #597 out of 603 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District?
98% of Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District?
Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,561 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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