- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Whiteriver, AZ
Alchesay High School
Federal NCES profile for Alchesay High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040916000005
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alchesay High School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Whiteriver · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Alchesay High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alchesay High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Whiteriver, AZ.
School address
District: Whiteriver Unified District (4394) · Arizona
NCES ID 040916000005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Alchesay High School held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 040916000005 · Whiteriver, AZ High · MID · TRAD
742 enr · 20.6:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Mile School (437 students)
Alchesay High School held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Alchesay High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alchesay High School
742 students
- Seven Mile Sch
Seven Mile School
437 students
- Whiteriver Ele
Whiteriver Elementary
400 students
- Canyon Day Jun
Canyon Day Junior High School
387 students
- Cradleboard Sc 265
Cradleboard School
265 students
What this shows Alchesay High School reports 742 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alchesay High School compares
Alchesay 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 41% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 79% in Arizona - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
79.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,546
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 98.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.8, Alchesay High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Whiteriver Unified District (4394) reports $13,546 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alchesay High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Mile School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whiteriver Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon Day Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cradleboard School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alchesay High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~742 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alchesay High School
How many students attend Alchesay High School?
Alchesay High School has 742 students enrolled. It is a high school in Whiteriver, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 822 (2022-23) → 806 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alchesay High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alchesay High School is 20.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alchesay High School?
67.9% of students at Alchesay High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alchesay High School?
The largest demographic group at Alchesay High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.1% of enrollment, in Whiteriver, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alchesay High School?
Alchesay High School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alchesay High School rank among public schools in Whiteriver?
By Resource Investment Index, Alchesay High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Whiteriver, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Whiteriver on the city page.
What other schools are in Whiteriver Unified District (4394)?
Besides Alchesay High School, Whiteriver Unified District (4394) also operates Seven Mile School (437 students), Whiteriver Elementary (400 students), and Canyon Day Junior High School (387 students). See the Whiteriver Unified District (4394) district page for the complete list.