County program record

Cochise County, Arizona

21 public school districts are geographically associated with this county in the 2024–25 NCES relationship file.

State research baseline

Arizona gifted education requirements

Arizona requires public school districts to identify gifted learners and provide an integrated, differentiated learning experience during the regular school day.

What this means for families: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence. State criteria include qualifying scores in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning, while districts choose their local service model.

Coverage
K–12 in every public school district
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026

Official program research

Willcox Unified District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
San Simon Unified District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Benson Unified School District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Valley Union High School District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Tombstone Unified District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Douglas Unified District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Bowie Unified District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Bisbee Unified District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
St. David Unified District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Apache Elementary District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Ash Creek Elementary District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Pearce Elementary District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Palominas Elementary District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Elfrida Elementary District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Fort Huachuca Accommodation District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
McNeal Elementary District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Cochise Elementary District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Sierra Vista Unified District

Gifted and Advanced Learning

This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business.

How services work: This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business.

How students are identified: The official district page does not state a complete current identification process; families should confirm referral, screening, and eligibility directly with the district.

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Double Adobe Elementary District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Pomerene Elementary District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Naco Elementary District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026

District geography

Serving districts

Some districts cross county boundaries. Area shown is the district land area associated with this county, not its total footprint.

  1. Willcox Unified DistrictNCES LEA 0409250
    920.82 sq miState framework reviewed
  2. 603.68 sq miState framework reviewed
  3. 585.02 sq miState framework reviewed
  4. 567.71 sq miState framework reviewed
  5. 508.36 sq miState framework reviewed
  6. Douglas Unified DistrictNCES LEA 0402530
    482.25 sq miState framework reviewed
  7. Bowie Unified DistrictNCES LEA 0401330
    395.58 sq miState framework reviewed
  8. Bisbee Unified DistrictNCES LEA 0401180
    339.36 sq miState framework reviewed
  9. 293.85 sq miState framework reviewed
  10. 253.49 sq miState framework reviewed
  11. 204.89 sq miState framework reviewed
  12. 200.92 sq miState framework reviewed
  13. 191.94 sq miState framework reviewed
  14. 161.89 sq miState framework reviewed
  15. 126.8 sq miState framework reviewed
  16. 112.57 sq miState framework reviewed
  17. 108.05 sq miState framework reviewed
  18. 107.97 sq miLocal program reviewed
  19. 39.08 sq miState framework reviewed
  20. 37.88 sq miState framework reviewed
  21. Naco Elementary DistrictNCES LEA 0405430
    15.73 sq miState framework reviewed
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