How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Higley Unified School District (4248) | Marana Unified District (4404) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gilbert, Arizona | Marana, Arizona |
| Total Enrollment | 13,040 | 12,823 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | 20 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 14.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Higley Unified School District (4248) | Marana Unified District (4404) |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,611 | $10,680 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.2% | 14.2% |
| State Revenue | 48.7% | 43.4% |
| Local Revenue | 40.1% | 42.4% |
Higley Unified School District (4248)
Federal State Local
Marana Unified District (4404)
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Higley Unified School District (4248) | Marana Unified District (4404) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.1% | 48.7% |
| African American | 4.8% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.2% | 41.8% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 12.8% | 29.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Higley Unified School District (4248) | Marana Unified District (4404) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 43 | 42 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 486.8:1 | 365.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.7% | 41.5% |
School Types
Higley Unified School District (4248)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Marana Unified District (4404)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.