Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)

1200 W White Mountain Blvd
Lakeside, AZ 85929-6532
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,628 students in Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
1,628 Students
1,111,369 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
62,202 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#257 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
29%
34%
37%
40%
23%
24%
82%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.66
% American Indian
18%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
28%
49%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
46%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,476 is higher than the state median of $11,551. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,974 is higher than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,476
$11,551
Spending / Student
$11,974
$11,452

Best Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Ridge Jr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 W White Mountain Blvd
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-2350
Gr: 7-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3050 Porter Mountain Road
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6182
Gr: PK-6 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Blue Ridge High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W White Mountain Blvd
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Gr: 9-12 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
1200 W White Mountain Blvd
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
1200 W White Mountain Blvd
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)?
Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) manages 5 public schools serving 1,628 students.
What is the rank of Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)?
Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) is ranked #282 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)?
46% of Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)?
Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,974 is higher than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,628 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 82% (Top 30% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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