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Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)

Arizona · Public School District
11
Schools
4,761
Students
$10,121
Per-Pupil Spend
-29% nat'l
42.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-10pp vs nat'l
91.0%
Graduation Rate
+4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) is a public school district in Arizona serving 4,761 students across 11 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,121 is below the national average for a US public school district. 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (11)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Joyce Clark Middle School07–08670
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Buena High School07–121,836
Sierra Vista Online09–120
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carmichael Elementary PreschoolPK–PK0
SVUSD AOIKG–1245
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,121-29% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
38%
State
40.2%
Local (property tax)
38.1%
Federal
21.7%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (38%), with notable federal support (22%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
4,761
Students
42%
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.0%
Opportunity Score43/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.0% graduation rate — 4.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,121, spending is 29% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% 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 Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)?
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) has 11 public schools, serving a total of 4,761 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)?
The graduation rate is 91.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) spend per student?
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) spends $10,121 per pupil — 29% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)?
42% of students in Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)?
No, Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) serve?
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) is 43/100. 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.

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