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Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)

Arizona · Public School District
9
Schools
5,478
Students
$9,124
Per-Pupil Spend
-36% nat'l
37.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-15pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) is a public school district in Arizona serving 5,478 students across 9 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $9,124 is below the national average for a US public school district. 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Havasupai Elementary SchoolKG–06338
Jamaica Elementary SchoolKG–06402
Nautilus Elementary SchoolKG–06360
Oro Grande Classical AcademyKG–06333
Smoketree Elementary SchoolPK–06621
Starline Elementary SchoolKG–06636
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Thunderbolt Middle School07–08851
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Havasuonline06–12124
Lake Havasu High School09–121,813
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,124-36% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
29%
58%
State
29.1%
Local (property tax)
58.0%
Federal
12.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (58%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
5,478
Students
38%
Free Lunch
$9K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateArizona →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,124, spending is 36% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)?
Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) has 9 public schools, serving a total of 5,478 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) spend per student?
Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) spends $9,124 per pupil — 36% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)?
38% of students in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)?
No, Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) serve?
Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) is 54/100. 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.