- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tucson, AZ
Andrada Polytechnic High School
Federal NCES profile for Andrada Polytechnic High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040885003272
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrada Polytechnic High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Arizona schools.
- #35 of 38
- high schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Andrada Polytechnic High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrada Polytechnic High School ranks #35 of 38 high schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Vail Unified District (4413) · Arizona
NCES ID 040885003272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
Andrada Polytechnic High School grew from 652 students in 2022-23 to 726 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+74 students YoY 040885003272 · Tucson, AZ High · MID · TRAD
836 enr · 22:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Cienega High School (1,881 students)
Andrada Polytechnic High School grew from 652 students in 2022-23 to 726 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Andrada Polytechnic High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cienega High S
Cienega High School
1,881 students
- Mica Mountain
Mica Mountain High
1,319 students
- Empire High Sc
Empire High School
886 students
- This school
Andrada Polytechnic High School
836 students
- Old Vail Middl
Old Vail Middle School
811 students
- Desert Willow
Desert Willow Elementary School
811 students
What this shows Andrada Polytechnic High School reports 836 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andrada Polytechnic High School compares
Andrada Polytechnic High School is a growing 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 29% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 63% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 836 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
836
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 86% in Arizona - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$10,071
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Andrada Polytechnic High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vail Unified District (4413) reports $10,071 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Andrada Polytechnic High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cienega High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mica Mountain High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Empire High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Old Vail Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Willow Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrada Polytechnic High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,319
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Tucson
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mica Mountain High
Standard public school
1,319 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Innovation Tech High School
Standard public school
333 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Project More High School
Alternative education program
61 students 7.6:1 students per teacher
Jted Innovative Learning Center @ the Bridges
Vocational / career-technical school
3 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 (~836 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Frequently asked questions about Andrada Polytechnic High School
How many students attend Andrada Polytechnic High School?
Andrada Polytechnic High School has 836 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), up 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrada Polytechnic High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrada Polytechnic High School is 22:1, which is 29% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Andrada Polytechnic High School?
17.9% of students at Andrada Polytechnic High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrada Polytechnic High School?
The largest demographic group at Andrada Polytechnic High School is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrada Polytechnic High School?
Andrada Polytechnic High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Andrada Polytechnic High School rank among high schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrada Polytechnic High School ranks #35 of 38 high schools in Tucson, 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 Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Vail Unified District (4413)?
Besides Andrada Polytechnic High School, Vail Unified District (4413) also operates Cienega High School (1,881 students), Mica Mountain High (1,319 students), and Empire High School (886 students). See the Vail Unified District (4413) district page for the complete list.