Arizona Schools
There are 2,513 public schools in Arizona distributed in 778 school districts. A total of 1,137,584 students attend Arizona schools and 60,396 teachers work for the schools.
By school level, there are 1,247 elementary, 233 middle, 753 high schools, and 280 other type of schools (eg. ungraded, adult education, etc.,).
In addition, 250 private schools are serving students in Arizona.
| Number of District | 778 districts |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Public Schools | 2,513 schools |
| By Level | |
| Elementary | 1,247 schools / 598,491 students |
| Middle | 233 schools / 135,476 students |
| High | 753 schools / 221,725 students |
| Other (Ungraded, Adult Education, other) | 280 schools |
| By Category | |
| Traditional | 1,780 schools |
| Charter | 597 schools |
| Magnet | 45 schools |
| Special Education | 7 schools |
| Alternative | 84 schools |
Arizona Department of Education
Arizona School Districts
In Arizona, 778 school districts are serving their students in 2,513 schools. Mesa Unified District is the largest district with 78 schools and 64,279 students.
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Student Population
A total of 1,111,146 students are attending Arizona schools. By gender, there are 566,480 (51.0%) male and 544,666 (51.0%) female students in AZ schools.
By race/ethnicity, 438,858 White (39.5%), 60,939 Black (5.5%), and 33,417 Asian (3.0%) students are attending Arizona schools.
Performance in Math and Reading
In 2019, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered the math and reading assessment to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the nation, states, and other participating large urban districts. According to the report, 77 percent of students in fourth grade and 68 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above the NAEP basic in Math. For reading assessment, 61 percent of students in fourth grade and 70 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above basic score.
You can read more about the assessment at NAEP report card website for Math and Reading.
| 4th Grade | 8th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | |
| Math | 77% | 37% | 68% | 31% |
| Reading | 61% | 31% | 70% | 28% |
Advanced Placement Programs
In Arizona schools, total 58,651 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 5,409 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 59,432 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 58,651 | |
| Advanced Placement Math | 11,889 | |
| Advanced Placement Science | 15,011 | |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 48,988 | |
| International BS program | 5,409 | |
| SAT/ACT Participation | 59,432 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 60,367 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in Arizona and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. 90.2% of teachers are certified. 84.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 60,367 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 54,468 | 90.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 5,915 | 9.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5,050 | 8.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4,124 | 6.8% |
| School counselors | 1,701 | Students per counselor: 669 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 280 | - |
| Security guards | 1,155 | - |
| Nurses | 1,017 | - |
| Psychologists | 902 | - |
| Social workers | 260 | - |
Public Schools in Arizona
In Arizona, 2,513 public schools are serving 1,137,584 students. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
Private Schools in Arizona
250 private schools are serving students in Arizona. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.