Whiteriver Unified School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 5 public schools in Whiteriver Unified School District, serving 2,209 students.
- Public school in Whiteriver Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
- The top ranked public schools in Whiteriver Unified School District are Whiteriver Elementary School, Cradleboard School and Seven Mile School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is less than the Arizona public school average of 19:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Whiteriver Unified School District |
| School District Website | http://www.wusd.us |
| School District Phone Number | (928)338-5124 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AZ) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 2,380 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,209 Students | 1,117,354 Students |
| # of Teachers | 121 Teachers | 47,820 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
District Comparison
- Whiteriver Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 620 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 55-59% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AZ) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 42% |
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| Graduation Rate | 55-59% | 78% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.03 | 0.65 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2,177 Students | 62,127 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 99% | 6% |
| # of Asian Students | 6 Students | 32,009 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 11 Students | 502,895 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | n/a | 45% |
| # of Black Students | 1 Student | 59,348 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 5% |
| # of White Students | n/a | 422,489 Students |
| % White Students | n/a | 38% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 4,017 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 13 Students | 34,453 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 16 | 12,675 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 191 | 80,903 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 210 | 81,467 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 212 | 82,195 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 199 | 85,836 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 256 | 88,944 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 203 | 89,621 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 157 | 88,369 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 134 | 87,282 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 113 | 86,947 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 137 | 86,190 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 134 | 84,165 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 96 | 78,432 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 151 | 83,999 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 329 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $15,192 is higher than the state average of $7,839. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,555 is higher than the state average of $7,481. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AZ) |
| Total Revenue | $34 MM | $3 MM |
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| Spending | $23 MM | $2 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,192 | $7,839 |
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| Spending / Student | $10,555 | $7,481 |
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Whiteriver Unified School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Alchesay High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank: Bottom 50%200 Falcon Way
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928)358-5800
Grades: 9-12 | 518 students
- Canyon Day Junior High School Math: 6% | Reading: 11%
Rank: Bottom 50%4621 S. 9th Street
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928)358-5800
Grades: 6-8 | 404 students
- Cradleboard School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank: Bottom 50%Hollygrape St. And Powerline R
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928)358-5800
Grades: PK-5 | 284 students
- Seven Mile School Math: 16% | Reading: 11%
Rank: Bottom 50%2005 Ft. Apache
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928)358-5800
Grades: PK-5 | 516 students
- Whiteriver Elementary School Math: 17% | Reading: 14%
Rank: Bottom 50%1 North 1st Avenue
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928)358-5800
Grades: PK-5 | 487 students
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