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Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 557 students in Colorado City Unified District (4370) 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 Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
557 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District, which is ranked within the top 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 70-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#264 out of 631 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
24%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.66
% American Indian
2%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
48%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
96%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,472 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,743 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,472
$11,421
Spending / Student
$20,743
$11,323
Best Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
El Capitan Public School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
255 N. Cottonwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9000
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9000
Grades: 6-12
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
185 E. University Ave.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9050
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9050
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District?
Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District manages 2 public schools serving 557 students.
What is the rank of Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District?
Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District is ranked #249 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District?
96% of Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District?
Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,743 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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