Mohave Today

There were 171 American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Peach Springs Unified District schools in the 2022-23 school year, 27.6% more than the previous year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

Data showed that Peach Springs Unified District welcomed 176 students during the 2022-23 school year, all of whom identified as American Indian or Alaskan Native.

Peach Springs Unified District roughly covers schools within Mohave County and has a main office in Peach Springs.

Among the three schools in Peach Springs Unified District, Peach Springs School recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian or Alaskan Native students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 100 students.

In 2022 Arizona had roughly one teacher for every 19 students, compared to the national average of one teacher for 16 students. Teachers handling a higher number of students was found to have negative consequences for students’ school performance.

A 2023 study from Scholaroo.com ranked Arizona last out of all U.S. states in terms of educational success, giving the state poor markets for school quality, student success, and teacher-to-student ratio.

Year	Total District Enrollment	Total American Indian or Alaskan Native Students	American Indian or Alaskan Native %
2021	163	155	95.1%
2022	136	134	98.5%
2023	176	171	97.2%