Total enrollment
3,612
+110 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
6 schools in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)
Arizona · 3,612 students · 2 cities
Public schools in the Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) system total 6 schools across Arizona, with roughly 3,612 students enrolled (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
4-year change in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Arizona | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,612 | #64 of 156 | #2,689 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #85 of 156 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.5:1 | #141 of 153 | #8,784 of 9,044 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 5.1% | #116 of 123 | #6,775 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)
Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 3,238 to 3,612 students (up 12%) and from 178 to 160 full-time teachers (down 10%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Rico High School | Rio Rico | High | 09-12 | 1,397 |
| Calabasas School | Rio Rico | Elementary | PK-08 | 917 |
| Coatimundi Middle School | Rio Rico | Middle | 06-08 | 497 |
| Mountain View School | Rio Rico | Elementary | KG-05 | 406 |
| San Cayetano Elementary School | Rio Rico | Elementary | KG-05 | 395 |
| Santa Cruz Valley Digital Learning Program | Rio Rico | Elementary | M-M | · |
About Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) is a rural-scale public-school district in Arizona. The district operates 6 schools and serves approximately 3,612 students.
Looking at the level breakdown, Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) is made up of 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
Average enrollment per school in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) is about 602, meaningfully above the Arizona average of roughly 508.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 3%: 3,502 students in SY 2020-21 versus 3,612 in SY 2024-25.
On this page, the community for Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.