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Nogales Unified District (4457)

Arizona · Public School District
11
Schools
5,687
Students
$10,385
Per-Pupil Spend
-28% nat'l
76.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+25pp vs nat'l
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Nogales Unified District (4457) is a public school district in Arizona serving 5,687 students across 11 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,385 is below the national average for a US public school district. 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (11)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Desert Shadows Middle School06–08760
Wade Carpenter Middle School06–08576
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Nogales High School09–121,796
Pierson High School09–12142
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
NUSD OnlineKG–12142
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,385-28% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
16%
State
56.8%
Local (property tax)
15.7%
Federal
27.5%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
5,687
Students
77%
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateArizona →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,385, spending is 28% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
77% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
27% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Nogales Unified District (4457)?
Nogales Unified District (4457) has 11 public schools, serving a total of 5,687 students.
What is the graduation rate for Nogales Unified District (4457)?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Nogales Unified District (4457) spend per student?
Nogales Unified District (4457) spends $10,385 per pupil — 28% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Nogales Unified District (4457)?
77% of students in Nogales Unified District (4457) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Nogales Unified District (4457)?
No, Nogales Unified District (4457) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Nogales Unified District (4457) serve?
Nogales Unified District (4457) serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.