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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 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,259 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 3% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
2,259 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 55-59% has decreased from 60-64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#609 out of 610 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
39%
Graduation Rate
55-59%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.65
# American Indian Students
2,228 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
99%
5%
# Asian Students
10 Students
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
47%
# Black Students
2 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
n/a
404,765 Students
% White Students
n/a
35%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
187
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
165
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
177
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
178
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
165
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
176
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
151
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
149
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
187
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
204
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
179
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
158
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
162
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,958 is higher than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,106 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,958
$11,274
Spending / Student
$20,106
$11,177
Best Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 703 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Cradleboard School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7301 N Powerline Rd
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5650
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5650
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Whiteriver Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 North 1st Avenue
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5660
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5660
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Canyon Day Junior High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4621 S. 9th Street
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5680
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5680
Grades: 6-8
| 487 students
Rank: #55.
Seven Mile School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2005 Ft. Apache
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5800
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
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 2,259 students.
What is the rank of Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District?
Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District is ranked #601 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
99% of Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District students are American Indian, 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 $20,106 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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