Enrollment
2,169
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040633000538
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
125.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alhambra High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alhambra High School
Alhambra High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 2,169 students.
At 17.4:1, 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.
Economic need is high: 78.0% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,169 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's high schools, it stands alongside Madison Highland Prep (510 students): Alhambra High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Phoenix Union High School District (4286) also operates Trevor Browne High School (2,850 students) and Cesar Chavez High School (2,598 students) alongside Alhambra 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 Alhambra High School compares
Alhambra 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,816
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Phoenix Union High School District (4286), which includes Alhambra High School.
$11,816
Per student
-10%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.9%
State 24.1%
Federal 18.0%
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 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
- 2,850
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
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 (~2,169 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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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.
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 50/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Alhambra High School a good school?
Alhambra High School earns 50/100 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 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.
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