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Parker Unified School District (4510) 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 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 536 students in Parker Unified School District (4510). This district's average high testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Arizona.
Public High Schools in Parker Unified School District (4510) have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Public High School in Parker Unified School District (4510) have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Parker High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
6 Schools
947 Schools
# Students
1,721 Students
440,682 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
15,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Parker Unified School District (4510), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 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 increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#391 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Graduation Rate
80%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.66
% American Indian
29%
5%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
51%
46%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
13%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,458 is higher than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,352 is higher than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,458
$11,429
Spending / Student
$12,352
$11,331
Best Parker Unified School District (4510) Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Parker High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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