San Carlos Unified District (4210)

District Overview
Located along San Carlos Avenue in San Carlos, Arizona, the San Carlos Unified District is an active, traditional public school system serving a distinct rural remote community within the state. Operating five operational campuses, the district delivers a complete educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, alongside specialized ungraded programming. The district currently educates 1,438 students—comprising 764 male and 674 female learners—and reflects a vibrant local identity grounded in its vibrant Indigenous heritage, with 1,421 students identifying as American Indian alongside smaller representations of Asian, Pacific Islander, and multiracial youth.

To nurture student achievement and maintain daily operational excellence across its schools, the district relies on a strong professional team totaling over 564 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This academic and operational structure features 195 FTE teachers and 44 instructional aides who provide direct classroom instruction and individualized support, reinforced by a dedicated network of more than 325 support staff professionals handling school administration, facilities, and student services. As an independent, non-charter public district, San Carlos Unified District serves as a vital educational anchor for local families, researchers, and community members, with further resources and official updates available through the district's portal at sancarlosbraves.org.
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Total Schools
1,438
Total Students
195.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Carlos Unified District (4210)
Demographic Student Count
Asian14
Two or More2
American Indian1,421
Pacific Islander1
  • American Indian
    1,421 (98.8%)
  • Asian
    14 (1.0%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in San Carlos Unified District (4210)
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other3
School Map
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:1,438*
Teachers (FTE):195.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.4