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Amphitheater Unified District (4406)

Arizona · Public School District
22
Schools
12,042
Students
$11,759
Per-Pupil Spend
-18% nat'l
42.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-10pp vs nat'l
84.1%
Graduation Rate
-2.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Amphitheater Unified District (4406) is a public school district in Arizona serving 12,042 students across 22 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,759 is below the national average for a US public school district. 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (22)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Amphitheater Middle School06–08564
La Cima Middle School06–08421
Lawrence W Cross Middle School06–08756
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Amphitheater High School09–121,163
Canyon Del Oro High School09–121,691
Ironwood Ridge High School09–121,556
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Amphi Academy OnlineKG–12241
Rillito CenterPK–1282
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,759-18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
28%
55%
State
27.9%
Local (property tax)
54.9%
Federal
17.3%

Funding is shared between state (28%) and local sources (55%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
12,042
Students
42%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.1%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateArizona →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,759, spending is 18% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Amphitheater Unified District (4406)?
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) has 22 public schools, serving a total of 12,042 students.
What is the graduation rate for Amphitheater Unified District (4406)?
The graduation rate is 84.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Amphitheater Unified District (4406) spend per student?
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) spends $11,759 per pupil — 18% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Amphitheater Unified District (4406)?
42% of students in Amphitheater Unified District (4406) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Amphitheater Unified District (4406)?
No, Amphitheater Unified District (4406) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Amphitheater Unified District (4406) serve?
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Amphitheater Unified District (4406)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Amphitheater Unified District (4406) is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.