Enrollment
1,535
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040045000001
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Agua Fria High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Agua Fria High School
Agua Fria High School is a higher-need, large high school in Avondale, Arizona, enrolling 1,535 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,535 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) spends $9,930 per pupil, 24% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Avondale's high schools, it stands alongside Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella (335 students): Agua Fria High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) also operates Millennium High School (2,295 students) and Canyon View High School (2,141 students) alongside Agua Fria High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Agua Fria High School compares
Agua Fria High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,930
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Agua Fria Union High School District (4289), which includes Agua Fria High School.
$9,930
Per student
-24%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.4%
State 40.7%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,535 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Agua Fria High School a good school?
Agua Fria High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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