For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,057 students in Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,057 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412), 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 45-49% has decreased from 60-64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#629 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Graduation Rate
45-49%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.66
% American Indian
90%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
48%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
n/a
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,249 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,071 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,249
$11,421
Spending / Student
$20,071
$11,323
Best Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Main Street
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Main Street
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Baboquivari High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Indian Route 19, Mile Post 19.
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1250
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1250
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Rank: #44.
Baboquivari Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Indian Route 19 Mile Post 19.
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1250
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1250
Grades: 7-8
| 115 students
Rank: #55.
Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 W. Main
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1230
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1230
Grades: PK-3
| 336 students
Rank: #66.
Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 86 Mile Post 115.5
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1240
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1240
Grades: 4-6
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412)?
Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) manages 6 public schools serving 1,057 students.
What is the rank of Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412)?
Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) is ranked #600 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412)?
90% of Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412)?
Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,071 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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