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Florence Unified School District (4437)

Arizona · Public School District
14
Schools
9,090
Students
$9,579
Per-Pupil Spend
-33% nat'l
48.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
85.9%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Florence Unified School District (4437) is a public school district in Arizona serving 9,090 students across 14 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $9,579 is below the national average for a US public school district. 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (14)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Circle Cross K8 STEM AcademyKG–08742
Copper BasinPK–08640
Early Childhood Learning CenterPK–KG160
Florence K-8PK–08771
Magma Ranch K8 SchoolPK–08573
San Tan Heights ElementaryPK–08668
Skyline Ranch Elementary SchoolPK–08584
Walker Butte K-8PK–08813
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Florence High School07–12796
Poston Butte High School07–121,393
San Tan Foothills High School07–12824
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Anthem Elementary SchoolPK–09743
Florence Virtual AcademyKG–12186
Mountain Vista AcademyPK–12197
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,579-33% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
32%
State
52.4%
Local (property tax)
31.6%
Federal
16.0%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (32%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
9,090
Students
49%
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.9%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateArizona →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,579, spending is 33% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Florence Unified School District (4437) has 14 public schools, serving a total of 9,090 students.
What is the graduation rate for Florence Unified School District (4437)?
The graduation rate is 85.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Florence Unified School District (4437) spend per student?
Florence Unified School District (4437) spends $9,579 per pupil — 33% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Florence Unified School District (4437)?
49% of students in Florence Unified School District (4437) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Florence Unified School District (4437)?
No, Florence Unified School District (4437) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Florence Unified School District (4437) serve?
Florence Unified School District (4437) serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Florence Unified School District (4437)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Florence Unified School District (4437) is 36/100. 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.