Safford Unified District
- 734 11TH ST
- SAFFORD, AZ 85546
- (928) 348-7000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 85.4% | 70.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $6,837 | $8,089 |
| Students Per Teacher | 18.0 | 19.9 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,090 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 171 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,090 | 18.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 44 |
| Kindergarten Students | 258 |
| 1st Grade Students | 258 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 263 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 242 |
| 4th Grade Students | 244 |
| 5th Grade Students | 270 |
| 6th Grade Students | 240 |
| 7th Grade Students | 242 |
| 8th Grade Students | 214 |
| 9th Grade Students | 216 |
| 10th Grade Students | 219 |
| 11th Grade Students | 229 |
| 12th Grade Students | 248 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 44 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 10 |
| Hispanic | 1,443 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 79 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,611 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,631 |
| Female | 1,556 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 171 | 18.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 115 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 45 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 55 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | - |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 6 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | 3 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 69 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 2 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 1 |
| School Administrators | 8 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 19 |
| Student Support Services | 9 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 31 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $20,724,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $4,867,000 | 23.5% |
| Property Tax | $3,358,000 | 16.2% |
| Other School Systems | $542,000 | 2.6% |
| School Lunch | $302,000 | 1.5% |
| District Activity Receipts | $220,000 | 1.1% |
| Other Sales and Services | $265,000 | 1.3% |
| Sale of Property | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $132,000 | 0.6% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $4,000 | 0.02% |
| Private Contributions | $27,000 | 0.1% |
| Miscellaneous | $16,000 | 0.08% |
| Total State Revenues | $13,763,000 | 66.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $13,216,000 | 63.8% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $58,000 | 0.3% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $58,000 | 0.3% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $8,000 | 0.04% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $77,000 | 0.4% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $208,000 | 1.0% |
| Other Programs | $138,000 | 0.7% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,094,000 | 10.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $742,000 | 3.6% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $416,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $89,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $15,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $61,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $664,000 | 3.2% |
| Through State - Other | $102,000 | 0.5% |
| Non-Specified | $5,000 | 0.02% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $21,050,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $12,072,000 | 57.3% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $7,828,000 | 37.2% |
| Student Support | $783,000 | 3.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $644,000 | 3.1% |
| General Administration Support | $1,262,000 | 6.1% |
| School Administration Support | $1,366,000 | 6.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,927,000 | 9.3% |
| Student Transportation Support | $690,000 | 3.3% |
| Other Support Services | $1,156,000 | 5.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,150,000 | 5.5% |
| Food Services | $861,000 | 4.2% |
| Enterprise Operations | $289,000 | 1.4% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 85.4% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 187 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 65 | 6.9% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Safford Unified District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 6
- Students: 3,090
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 171
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOROTHY STINSON SCHOOL | ||||
2013 South 8th Ave
Safford, AZ Public | PK-6 | 654 | 18.0 |  Review This School |
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| LAFE NELSON SCHOOL | ||||
1100 South 10th Ave
Safford, AZ Public | KG-6 | 551 | 17.8 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MT GRAHAM HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
300 West Discovery Park Blvd
Safford, AZ Public | 9-12 | 132 | 22.0 | Review This School |
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| RUTH POWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1041 South 14th Ave
Safford, AZ Public | KG-6 | 614 | 19.6 | Review This School |
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| SAFFORD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1400 West 11th St
Safford, AZ Public | 9-12 | 780 | 20.7 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| SAFFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
698 West 11th St
Safford, AZ Public | 6-8 | 456 | 18.9 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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