St David Unified District (4173)

70 E Patton St
Saint David, AZ 85630-6207
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 433 students in St David Unified District (4173). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in St David Unified District (4173) have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
433 Students
1,111,369 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
62,202 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

St David Unified District (4173), 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#307 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
22%
34%
36%
40%
25-29%
24%
(21-22)
≥80%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
49%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
82%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,522 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,551. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,898 is less than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,522
$11,551
Spending / Student
$8,898
$11,452

Best St David Unified District (4173) Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. David High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
70 E Patton St
Saint David, AZ 85630
(520) 720-4781
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
St. David Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
70 W Patton St
Saint David, AZ 85630
(520) 720-4781
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to St David Unified District (4173)?
St David Unified District (4173) manages 2 public schools serving 433 students.
What is the rank of St David Unified District (4173)?
St David Unified District (4173) is ranked #330 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in St David Unified District (4173)?
82% of St David Unified District (4173) students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St David Unified District (4173)?
St David Unified District (4173) has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is St David Unified District (4173)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,898 is less than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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