Top Rankings
Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 246 students in Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
246 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#348 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.66
% American Indian
26%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
36%
48%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
33%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,134 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,683 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,134
$11,421
Spending / Student
$21,683
$11,323
Best Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Boulder Street
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2461
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2461
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Grand Canyon High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Boulder Street
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2461
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2461
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District?
Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District manages 2 public schools serving 246 students.
What is the rank of Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District?
Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District is ranked #354 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District?
36% of Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District?
Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,683 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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