Douglas Unified District (4174)

1132 E 12th St
Douglas, AZ 85607-2337
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Douglas Unified District (4174) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,608 students in Douglas Unified District (4174). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Douglas Unified District (4174) have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
3,608 Students
1,111,369 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
62,202 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Douglas Unified District (4174), which is ranked within the bottom 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 81% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#394 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
34%
28%
40%
17%
24%
81%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
98%
49%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
2%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,390 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,551. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,692 is less than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,390
$11,551
Spending / Student
$9,692
$11,452

Best Douglas Unified District (4174) Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clawson School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1235 E 7th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-8466
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 E 11th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2442
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Faras Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
410 W. Fir Avenue
Douglas, AZ 85608
(520) 364-8461
Gr: K-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Joe Carlson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 N Louis Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Douglas High School
Alternative School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 E 15th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-3462
Gr: 9-12 | 1,288 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Paul H Huber Jr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 N Washington Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2840
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Sarah Marley School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
735 E 7th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-3408
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Ray Borane Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
840 E 12th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2461
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
1100 E 15th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Gr: PK | 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Douglas Unified District (4174)?
Douglas Unified District (4174) manages 9 public schools serving 3,608 students.
What is the rank of Douglas Unified District (4174)?
Douglas Unified District (4174) is ranked #407 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (bottom 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas Unified District (4174)?
98% of Douglas Unified District (4174) students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Douglas Unified District (4174)?
Douglas Unified District (4174) has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Douglas Unified District (4174)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,692 is less than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,608 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 81% (Top 30% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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