Enrollment Analysis: American Indian or Alaska Native students comprised 10% of Graham County’s districts student body in 2024-25 school year

Pima Unified District Superintendent Sean Rickert (2023)
Pima Unified District Superintendent Sean Rickert (2023)
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There were 669 American Indian or Alaska Native students enrolled in Graham County districts in the 2024-25 school year, the same number as the previous year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

Data showed that American Indian or Alaska Native students made up 10% of the 6,700 students in Graham County during the 2024-25 school year. They were the third most represented ethnicity in schools within the county.

Among the five districts in Graham County, Fort Thomas Unified District recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian or Alaska Native students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 576 students.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in this article are located in cities within Graham County.

Arizona’s public schools ranked 49th in the country, according to a WalletHub study, with low marks for class size, performance, funding, safety, and teacher qualifications.

Ethnic Composition of Graham County Districts Enrollment (2024-25)

Enrollment Demographics in Graham County Districts During 2024-25 School Year
District % of American Indian or Alaska Native students enrolment Total enrollment
Fort Thomas Unified District 90.3% 638
Pima Unified District 1.7% 1,032
Safford Unified District 1.5% 2,858
Thatcher Unified District 1.5% 1,798
Solomon Elementary District 178


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