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Queen Creek Unified District (4245)

Arizona · Public School District
14
Schools
12,791
Students
$17,300
Per-Pupil Spend
+21% nat'l
14.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-38pp vs nat'l
91.5%
Graduation Rate
+5.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Queen Creek Unified District (4245) is a public school district in Arizona serving 12,791 students across 14 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,300 is above average for a US public school district. Only 14% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (14)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Newell Barney Junior High07–08241
Queen Creek Junior High School07–08554
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eastmark High School07–121,842
Queen Creek High School09–122,233
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Queen Creek Virtual AcademyKG–12257
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,300+21% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
30%
State
62.2%
Local (property tax)
30.3%
Federal
7.5%

State funding accounts for 62% 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
14
Schools
12,791
Students
14%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.5%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateArizona →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.5% graduation rate — 5.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,300 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 14% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Queen Creek Unified District (4245)?
Queen Creek Unified District (4245) has 14 public schools, serving a total of 12,791 students.
What is the graduation rate for Queen Creek Unified District (4245)?
The graduation rate is 91.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Queen Creek Unified District (4245) spend per student?
Queen Creek Unified District (4245) spends $17,300 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Queen Creek Unified District (4245)?
14% of students in Queen Creek Unified District (4245) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Queen Creek Unified District (4245)?
No, Queen Creek Unified District (4245) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Queen Creek Unified District (4245) serve?
Queen Creek Unified District (4245) serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Queen Creek Unified District (4245)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Queen Creek Unified District (4245) 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.