Phoenix Union High School District (4286) 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 2024-25 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 27,900 students in Phoenix Union High School District (4286). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Phoenix Union High School District (4286) have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Phoenix Union High School District (4286), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 616 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 72% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.66
# American Indian Students
634 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
357 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
22,687 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
47%
# Black Students
2,628 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
10%
6%
# White Students
1,108 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
4%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
72 Students
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
414 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
-
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,395
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,130
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,605
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
6,770
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,379 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,333 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Phoenix Union High School District (4286)?
Phoenix Union High School District (4286) manages 20 public schools serving 27,900 students.
What is the rank of Phoenix Union High School District (4286)?
Phoenix Union High School District (4286) is ranked #500 out of 616 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Phoenix Union High School District (4286)?
81% of Phoenix Union High School District (4286) students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phoenix Union High School District (4286)?
Phoenix Union High School District (4286) has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Phoenix Union High School District (4286)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,333 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 20 schools
Grades: 09-12
Enrollment: 27,900 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: 72% (Btm 50% in AZ)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
