Top Rankings
Wickenburg Unified District (4236) 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 1,318 students in Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
1,318 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District, which is ranked within the top 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 70-74% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#266 out of 610 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.65
# American Indian Students
5 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
5%
# Asian Students
5 Students
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
476 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
47%
# Black Students
34 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
761 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
58%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
75
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
88
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
73
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
71
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
68
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
81
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
81
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
79
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
147
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
130
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
151
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
123
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,417 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 $11,148 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,417
$11,274
Spending / Student
$11,148
$11,177
Best Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Festival Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26252 W. Desert Vista Blvd.
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(928) 501-6000
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(928) 501-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
Hassayampa Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
195 Coconino St
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6750
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Vulture Peak Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
920 South Vulture Mine Rd.
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6700
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6700
Grades: 4-8
| 148 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wickenburg High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1090 S Vulture Mine Rd
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6600
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 484 students
Rank: #55.
Wickenburg Virtual Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 S. Vulture Mine Rd.
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6715
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6715
Grades: K-12
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District?
Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,318 students.
What is the rank of Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District?
Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District is ranked #267 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (top 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 Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District?
58% of Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District?
Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,148 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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