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Sahuarita Unified District (4411)

Arizona · Public School District
10
Schools
6,483
Students
$9,291
Per-Pupil Spend
-35% nat'l
34.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-18pp vs nat'l
88.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Sahuarita Unified District (4411) is a public school district in Arizona serving 6,483 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $9,291 is below the national average for a US public school district. 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools6 schools
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sahuarita Middle School06–08579
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Sahuarita High School09–121,146
Walden Grove High School09–121,139
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sahuarita Digital Pathways AcademyKG–12121
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,291-35% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
43%
State
43.6%
Local (property tax)
43.2%
Federal
13.2%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (43%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
6,483
Students
34%
Free Lunch
$9K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.0%
Opportunity Score36/100
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,291, spending is 35% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sahuarita Unified District (4411)?
Sahuarita Unified District (4411) has 10 public schools, serving a total of 6,483 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sahuarita Unified District (4411)?
The graduation rate is 88.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sahuarita Unified District (4411) spend per student?
Sahuarita Unified District (4411) spends $9,291 per pupil — 35% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Sahuarita Unified District (4411)?
34% of students in Sahuarita Unified District (4411) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Sahuarita Unified District (4411)?
No, Sahuarita Unified District (4411) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sahuarita Unified District (4411) serve?
Sahuarita Unified District (4411) serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sahuarita Unified District (4411)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sahuarita Unified District (4411) is 36/100. 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.