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Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) (2026) - Grand Canyon, AZ

Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)

1 Boulder St
Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 258 students in Grand Canyon Unified District (4194). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
258 Students
1,111,369 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
62,202 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Grand Canyon Unified District (4194), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#316 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
34%
35-39%
40%
25-29%
24%
(21-22)
≥80%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.66
% American Indian
28%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
34%
49%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
34%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,965 is higher than the state median of $11,551. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,674 is higher than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,965
$11,551
Spending / Student
$20,674
$11,452

Best Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Canyon High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
#1 Boulder Street
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2461
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Grand Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
#1 Boulder Street
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2461
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)?
Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) manages 2 public schools serving 258 students.
What is the rank of Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)?
Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) is ranked #362 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)?
34% of Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)?
Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,674 is higher than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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