How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Peoria Unified School District (4237) | Phoenix Union High School District (4286) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | GLENDALE, Arizona | PHOENIX, Arizona |
| Total Enrollment | 36,527 | 27,900 |
| Number of Schools | 44 | 19 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 19:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Peoria Unified School District (4237) | Phoenix Union High School District (4286) |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,264 | $14,520 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.6% | 18.0% |
| State Revenue | 49.0% | 24.1% |
| Local Revenue | 35.4% | 57.9% |
Peoria Unified School District (4237)
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 | Peoria Unified School District (4237) | Phoenix Union High School District (4286) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.8% | 4.8% |
| African American | 5.4% | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.1% | 80.1% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 1.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.7% | 72.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Peoria Unified School District (4237) | Phoenix Union High School District (4286) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 70 | 120 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 15 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 296.9:1 | 276.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 55.0% | 46.9% |
School Types
Peoria Unified School District (4237)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
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.