- Enrollment
- 2,850
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Phoenix, AZ
Alhambra High School
Federal NCES profile for Alhambra High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040633000538
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alhambra High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #19 of 65
- high schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alhambra High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alhambra High School ranks #19 of 65 high schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Phoenix Union High School District (4286) · Arizona
NCES ID 040633000538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-164 students YoY
Alhambra High School shrank from 2,282 students in 2022-23 to 2,118 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 125.8 → 122.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-164 students YoY 040633000538 · Phoenix, AZ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,169 enr · 17.4:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Trevor Browne High School (2,850 students)
Alhambra High School shrank from 2,282 students in 2022-23 to 2,118 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 125.8 → 122.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Alhambra High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trevor Browne
Trevor Browne High School
2,850 students
- Cesar Chavez H
Cesar Chavez High School
2,598 students
- Maryvale High
Maryvale High School
2,532 students
- South Mountain
South Mountain High School
2,207 students
- This school
Alhambra High School
2,169 students
- Camelback High
Camelback High School
2,106 students
What this shows Alhambra High School reports 2,169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alhambra High School compares
Alhambra High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 61% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,169 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,169
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 58% in Arizona - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,194
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 193 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.8%
African American 9.5%
Asian 4.1%
White 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Alhambra High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Phoenix Union High School District (4286) reports $13,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alhambra High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Browne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maryvale High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Mountain High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camelback High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alhambra High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,598
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,532
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Phoenix
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Madison Highland Prep
Standard public school
510 students
Arizona Preparatory Academy
Alternative education program
233 students
Ombudsman - Charter West
Alternative education program
176 students
Skyline Prep High School
Alternative education program
167 students
Intelli-School - Paradise Valley
Alternative education program
63 students
Think Through Academy
Standard public school
61 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 (~2,169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alhambra High School
How many students attend Alhambra High School?
Alhambra High School has 2,169 students enrolled. It is a high school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,282 (2022-23) → 2,118 (2023-24), down 164.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alhambra High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alhambra High School is 17.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alhambra High School?
78.0% of students at Alhambra High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alhambra High School?
The largest demographic group at Alhambra High School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.8% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alhambra High School?
Alhambra High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Alhambra High School rank among high schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Alhambra High School ranks #19 of 65 high schools in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Phoenix Union High School District (4286)?
Besides Alhambra High School, Phoenix Union High School District (4286) also operates Trevor Browne High School (2,850 students), Cesar Chavez High School (2,598 students), and Maryvale High School (2,532 students). See the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) district page for the complete list.