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Sunnyside Unified District (4407)

Arizona · Public School District
22
Schools
14,541
Students
$11,046
Per-Pupil Spend
-23% nat'l
77.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+25pp vs nat'l
81.0%
Graduation Rate
-5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Sunnyside Unified District (4407) is a public school district in Arizona serving 14,541 students across 22 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,046 is below the national average for a US public school district. 78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 34/100.

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All Schools (22)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Apollo Middle School06–08537
Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School05–08428
Challenger Middle School06–08654
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School04–08838
Sierra 2-8 School02–08794
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Desert View High School09–122,169
STAR Academic High School06–12280
Sunnyside High School09–122,204
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sunnyside Online Success AcademyKG–12107
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,046-23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
19%
State
48.9%
Local (property tax)
18.6%
Federal
32.5%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (19%), with notable federal support (33%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
14,541
Students
78%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.0%
Opportunity Score34/100
StateArizona →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 81.0%, graduation is 5.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,046, spending is 23% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
78% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 34/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
33% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sunnyside Unified District (4407)?
Sunnyside Unified District (4407) has 22 public schools, serving a total of 14,541 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sunnyside Unified District (4407)?
The graduation rate is 81.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sunnyside Unified District (4407) spend per student?
Sunnyside Unified District (4407) spends $11,046 per pupil — 23% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Sunnyside Unified District (4407)?
78% of students in Sunnyside Unified District (4407) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Sunnyside Unified District (4407)?
No, Sunnyside Unified District (4407) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sunnyside Unified District (4407) serve?
Sunnyside Unified District (4407) serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sunnyside Unified District (4407)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sunnyside Unified District (4407) is 34/100. 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.