- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Avondale, AZ
Agua Fria High School
Federal NCES profile for Agua Fria High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040045000001
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Agua Fria High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Avondale · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Agua Fria High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Agua Fria High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Avondale, AZ.
School address
District: Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) · Arizona
NCES ID 040045000001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Agua Fria High School held near 1,599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 92.3 → 92.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-53 students YoY 040045000001 · Avondale, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,535 enr · 16.7:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Millennium High School (2,295 students)
Agua Fria High School held near 1,599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 92.3 → 92.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Agua Fria High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Millennium Hig
Millennium High School
2,295 students
- Canyon View Hi
Canyon View High School
2,141 students
- Desert Edge Hi
Desert Edge High School
2,106 students
- Verrado High S
Verrado High School
2,012 students
- This school
Agua Fria High School
1,535 students
What this shows Agua Fria High School reports 1,535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Agua Fria High School compares
Agua Fria High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▲ 6% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,535 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,535
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Arizona - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,525
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.1%
African American 10.6%
White 8.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Agua Fria High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) reports $10,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Agua Fria High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Edge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Agua Fria High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,141
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar high schools in Avondale
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella
Standard public school
335 students
Thrivepoint High School at Avondale
Alternative education program
134 students
West-Mec West Point High School
Vocational / career-technical school
7 students
West-Mec Estrella Mountain Community College
Vocational / career-technical school
1 students
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Agua Fria High School
How many students attend Agua Fria High School?
Agua Fria High School has 1,535 students enrolled. It is a high school in Avondale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,652 (2022-23) → 1,599 (2023-24), nearly flat (-53).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Agua Fria High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Agua Fria High School is 16.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Agua Fria High School?
51.0% of students at Agua Fria High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Agua Fria High School?
The largest demographic group at Agua Fria High School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment, in Avondale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Agua Fria High School?
Agua Fria High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Agua Fria High School rank among high schools in Avondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Agua Fria High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Avondale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Avondale on the city page.
What other schools are in Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)?
Besides Agua Fria High School, Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) also operates Millennium High School (2,295 students), Canyon View High School (2,141 students), and Desert Edge High School (2,106 students). See the Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) district page for the complete list.