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Pinon Unified District (4390) School District

Navajo Hwy 41
Pinon, AZ 86510
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,039 students in Pinon Unified District (4390) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Pinon Unified District (4390) School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (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
4 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,039 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pinon Unified District (4390) School District, 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 65-69% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#590 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
9%
35%
14%
40%
6-9%
24%
65-69%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.66
% American Indian
98%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
48%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
n/a
34%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,555 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,037 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,555
$11,421
Spending / Student
$22,037
$11,323

Best Pinon Unified District (4390) School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinon High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Mile North Of Hwy 41
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2401
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
Pinon Accelerated Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Mile North Of Hwy 41
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2301
Grades: 6-8
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
Pinon Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Mile North Of Hwy 41
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2201
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Mile North Of Pinon Navajo R
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2108
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pinon Unified District (4390) School District?
Pinon Unified District (4390) School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,039 students.
What is the rank of Pinon Unified District (4390) School District?
Pinon Unified District (4390) School District is ranked #577 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 Pinon Unified District (4390) School District?
98% of Pinon Unified District (4390) School District students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pinon Unified District (4390) School District?
Pinon Unified District (4390) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Pinon Unified District (4390) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,037 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,039 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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