Top Rankings
Coolidge Unified District (4442) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,778 students in Coolidge Unified District (4442) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Coolidge Unified District (4442) School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% 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
6 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
2,778 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
146 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Coolidge Unified District (4442) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 603 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 69% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#514 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
24%
Graduation Rate
69%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.66
% American Indian
9%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
54%
48%
% Black
11%
6%
% White
19%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,662 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,189 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,662
$11,421
Spending / Student
$9,189
$11,323
Best Coolidge Unified District (4442) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coolidge High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Northern Ave
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2305
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2305
Gr: 9-12 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Heartland Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1667 W Caroline St
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 424-2100
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 424-2100
Gr: K-6 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
460 S 7th St
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2703
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2703
Gr: PK-6 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Coolidge Jr. High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 N 9th St
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2305
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2305
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Coolidge Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Arizona Blvd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2115
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2115
Gr: K-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Coolidge Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Arizona Blvd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2115
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2115
Gr: 6-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Coolidge Unified District (4442) School District?
Coolidge Unified District (4442) School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,778 students.
What is the rank of Coolidge Unified District (4442) School District?
Coolidge Unified District (4442) School District is ranked #545 out of 603 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Coolidge Unified District (4442) School District?
54% of Coolidge Unified District (4442) School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coolidge Unified District (4442) School District?
Coolidge Unified District (4442) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Coolidge Unified District (4442) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,189 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
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