Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)

District Overview
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District, located at 1374 W Frontage Road in Rio Rico, Arizona, is an active, traditional public school district dedicated to serving a rural distant community within the greater Nogales area. Across five operational campuses, the district offers a continuous educational journey from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Currently educating 3,612 students—comprising 1,756 female and 1,856 male learners—the district reflects a culturally rich demographic, predominantly serving Hispanic families alongside a diverse spectrum of local backgrounds. From early childhood development through high school completion, the district establishes a structured, nurturing environment aimed at fostering academic achievement and civic growth.

To support this student body, the district relies on a strong organizational network of over 828 full-time equivalent staff members. The core academic team includes roughly 320 full-time equivalent teachers, maintaining a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 11 to 1 that helps facilitate individualized attention and classroom engagement. This teaching workforce is supported by more than 111 instructional aides and nearly 397 support personnel dedicated to district operations, student services, and administrative guidance, ensuring a comprehensive framework for student success right up through the graduating senior class. Parents, researchers, and community members looking to connect with the district can learn more by visiting their official portal at www.scv35.org or calling (520) 281-8282.
5
Total Schools
3,612
Total Students
320.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)
Demographic Student Count
White60
Hispanic3,521
Black9
Asian13
Two or More2
American Indian4
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    3,521 (97.5%)
  • White
    60 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    13 (0.4%)
  • Black
    9 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:3,612*
Teachers (FTE):320.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:11.3