San Carlos Unified District

The San Carlos Unified District in Arizona consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (1 regular and 1 alternative). The data reveals a concerning picture, with consistently poor academic performance, stark disparities in outcomes, and potential challenges related to funding and resources across the district.

The Rice Elementary School and San Carlos High School stand out as the lowest-performing schools, with proficiency rates on state assessments well below the state averages and rankings in the bottom 1-2% of their respective categories. These schools serve a student population that is overwhelmingly Native American, with very high rates of poverty as indicated by the free/reduced lunch eligibility.

The data also reveals significant differences in outcomes between the regular and alternative high schools. The San Carlos Alternative High School has a much lower 4-year graduation rate of 46.0% and a higher dropout rate of 33.3%, along with far less per-student spending of only $739 compared to $7,386 at the regular high school. This suggests that students in more challenging circumstances are not receiving the support they need to succeed.