Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District
School District · Wickenburg, Arizona
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,366
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,366
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Evaluating Wickenburg Unified District (4236)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wickenburg Unified District (4236) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Wickenburg High School
Wickenburg · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hassayampa Elementary School
Wickenburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wickenburg Virtual Academy
Wickenburg · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#118 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,366
+$190 vs Arizona median
District size
1,250 students
Smaller than Arizona median
The short answer
Wickenburg Unified District (4236) ranks #118 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Wickenburg Unified District (4236)'s schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wickenburg High School (6.4/10), Hassayampa Elementary School (6.0/10), and Wickenburg Virtual Academy (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Wickenburg Unified District (4236)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wickenburg High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Hassayampa Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Wickenburg Virtual Academy | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Festival Foothills Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Vulture Peak Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wickenburg Unified District (4236)
Wickenburg Unified District (4236) is a Wickenburg, Arizona school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,250 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. The district invests $11,366 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Wickenburg Unified District (4236) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wickenburg High School, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Wickenburg Unified District (4236) students show an average math proficiency of 44.2% and ELA proficiency of 49.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Wickenburg Unified District (4236), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wickenburg Unified District (4236) with test data.
Schools in Wickenburg Unified District (4236)
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Wickenburg
- Total Enrollment
- 1,250
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wickenburg Unified District (4236)?
Wickenburg Unified District (4236) has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wickenburg Unified District (4236)?
The average composite rating for Wickenburg Unified District (4236) is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wickenburg Unified District (4236)?
Wickenburg Unified District (4236) spends $11,366 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wickenburg Unified District (4236)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wickenburg Unified District (4236) is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wickenburg Unified District (4236)?
Wickenburg High School is the highest-rated school in Wickenburg Unified District (4236) with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Wickenburg Unified District (4236)?
Across schools in Wickenburg Unified District (4236) with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wickenburg Unified District (4236) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Wickenburg Unified District (4236) has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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