Top Rankings
Show Low Unified District (4393) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,465 students in Show Low Unified District (4393) 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 Show Low Unified District (4393) School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
2,465 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Show Low Unified District (4393) School District, which is ranked within the top 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 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#229 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
24%
Graduation Rate
87%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.66
% American Indian
5%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
22%
48%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
70%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,286 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,335 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,286
$11,421
Spending / Student
$9,335
$11,323
Best Show Low Unified District (4393) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Linden Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1009 School House Ln
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6017
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6017
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Show Low High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 N. Cougar Lane
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6200
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6200
Gr: 3-12 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
White Mountain Institute
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 N. Cougar Lane
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6210
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6210
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
761 E Mcneil
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6150
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6150
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Whipple Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 N Central Ave
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6050
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6050
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Show Low Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
761 E Mcneil
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6100
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Wmi On Line
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500w. Old Linden Rd.
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6200
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6200
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Show Low Preschool
Special Education School
500 W Old Linden Rd
Show Low, AZ 85901
(520) 537-6000
Show Low, AZ 85901
(520) 537-6000
Gr: PK | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Show Low Unified District (4393) School District?
Show Low Unified District (4393) School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,465 students.
What is the rank of Show Low Unified District (4393) School District?
Show Low Unified District (4393) School District is ranked #246 out of 603 school districts in Arizona (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Show Low Unified District (4393) School District?
70% of Show Low Unified District (4393) School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Show Low Unified District (4393) School District?
Show Low Unified District (4393) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Show Low Unified District (4393) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,335 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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