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Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,433 students in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) have an average math proficiency score of 11% (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
6 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,433 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
n/a
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197), 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 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#587 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.66
% American Indian
97%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
1%
48%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
1%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,599 is higher 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 $16,789 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,599
$11,421
Spending / Student
$16,789
$11,323
Best Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Hwy 89 2 Miles East Of Gap Tr
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1090
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1090
Grades: PK-5
| 33 students
Rank: #22.
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
67 East Spruce Dr.
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1070
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1070
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
Rank: #33.
Dzil Libei Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
67 E Fir Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 232-1080
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 232-1080
Grades: PK-6
| 35 students
Rank: #44.
Tuba City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Warrior Drive
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1050
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1050
Grades: 9-12
| 687 students
Rank: #55.
Tuba City Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Maple Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1020
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1020
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #66.
Tuba City Junior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
67 East Fir Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1040
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1040
Grades: 6-8
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)?
Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) manages 6 public schools serving 1,433 students.
What is the rank of Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)?
Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) is ranked #562 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)?
97% of Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,789 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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