Bicentennial Union High School District (4515)

Salome, Arizona — 1 schools

126
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$17,022
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bicentennial Union High School District (4515) operates 1 public schools serving 126 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 120 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in La Paz County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,022 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 67.1% local, 8.4% state, and 24.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $83,713 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

and 45.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 70.0% Hispanic or Latino, 23.3% White, 0.8% African American across the district's schools.

Salome High School accounts for 100.0% of all Bicentennial Union High School District (4515) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Bicentennial Union High School District (4515)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Bicentennial Union High School District (4515) has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 63.5% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Bicentennial Union High School District (4515) chronic absenteeism rate is 45.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

24.5%
Federal
8.4%
State
67.1%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in La Paz County county, where this district is located.

$873
Studio/mo
$879
1 BR/mo
$1,153
2 BR/mo
$1,604
3 BR/mo
$1,934
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$83,713
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Bicentennial Union High School District (4515).

White 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 70.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 5.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

45.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Bicentennial Union High School District (4515)

School Enrollment
Salome High School
120

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bicentennial Union High School District (4515)?

Bicentennial Union High School District (4515) has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 126 students.

How much does Bicentennial Union High School District (4515) spend per student?

Bicentennial Union High School District (4515) spends $17,022 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Bicentennial Union High School District (4515)?

The average teacher salary in Bicentennial Union High School District (4515) is $83,713 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Bicentennial Union High School District (4515)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in La Paz County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Bicentennial Union High School District (4515)?

Bicentennial Union High School District (4515) students are 70.0% Hispanic or Latino, 23.3% White, 0.8% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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