How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) | Phoenix Union High School District (4286) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Phoenix, Arizona | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Total Enrollment | 27,919 | 27,900 |
| Number of Schools | 44 | 19 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 18.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) | Phoenix Union High School District (4286) |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,848 | $13,194 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.9% | 18.0% |
| State Revenue | 27.3% | 24.1% |
| Local Revenue | 57.8% | 57.9% |
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Federal State Local
Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) | Phoenix Union High School District (4286) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.0% | 4.8% |
| African American | 4.0% | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.4% | 80.1% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 1.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 24.7% | 74.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) | Phoenix Union High School District (4286) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 99 | 120 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 15 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 471.2:1 | 292.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.6% | 48.4% |
School Types
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 16
Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 18
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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.