How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Maricopa County Regional School District (4234) | Tucson Unified District (4403) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Phoenix, Arizona | Tucson, Arizona |
| Total Enrollment | 82 | 41,511 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 88 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 27.3:1 | 14.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Maricopa County Regional School District (4234) | Tucson Unified District (4403) |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $34,844 | $11,545 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.7% | 23.6% |
| State Revenue | 29.0% | 34.7% |
| Local Revenue | 60.3% | 41.8% |
Maricopa County Regional School District (4234)
Federal State Local
Tucson Unified District (4403)
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Maricopa County Regional School District (4234) | Tucson Unified District (4403) |
|---|---|---|
| White | — | 18.7% |
| African American | — | 7.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | — | 63.2% |
| Asian | — | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | — | 3.9% |
| Pacific Islander | — | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | — | 4.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.3% | 60.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Maricopa County Regional School District (4234) | Tucson Unified District (4403) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 139 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 11 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 164:1 | 353.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 78.0% | 71.4% |
School Types
Maricopa County Regional School District (4234)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Tucson Unified District (4403)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.