- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Apache Junction, AZ
Apache Junction High School
Federal NCES profile for Apache Junction High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040079000043
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apache Junction High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Apache Junction · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Apache Junction High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apache Junction High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Apache Junction, AZ.
School address
District: Apache Junction Unified District (4443) · Arizona
NCES ID 040079000043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-135 students YoY
Apache Junction High School shrank from 999 students in 2022-23 to 864 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 45.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-135 students YoY 040079000043 · Apache Junction, AZ High · MID · TRAD
796 enr · 19.4:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Cactus Canyon Junior High (527 students)
Apache Junction High School shrank from 999 students in 2022-23 to 864 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 45.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Apache Junction High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Apache Junction High School
796 students
- Cactus Canyon
Cactus Canyon Junior High
527 students
- Desert Vista E
Desert Vista Elementary School
435 students
- Four Peaks Ele
Four Peaks Elementary School
400 students
- Peralta Trail 282
Peralta Trail Elementary School
282 students
What this shows Apache Junction High School reports 796 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apache Junction High School compares
Apache Junction 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 28% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 796 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
796
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 72% in Arizona - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
83.0%
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
$11,498
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 192 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.3%
Hispanic or Latino 42.0%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Apache Junction High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Apache Junction Unified District (4443) reports $11,498 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Apache Junction High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus Canyon Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Vista Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Four Peaks Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peralta Trail Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apache Junction High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar high schools in Apache Junction
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~796 students)
Frequently asked questions about Apache Junction High School
How many students attend Apache Junction High School?
Apache Junction High School has 796 students enrolled. It is a high school in Apache Junction, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 999 (2022-23) → 864 (2023-24), down 135.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apache Junction High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Apache Junction High School is 19.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apache Junction High School?
34.9% of students at Apache Junction High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apache Junction High School?
The largest demographic group at Apache Junction High School is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Apache Junction, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apache Junction High School?
Apache Junction High School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Apache Junction High School rank among high schools in Apache Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Apache Junction High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Apache Junction, 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 Apache Junction on the city page.
What other schools are in Apache Junction Unified District (4443)?
Besides Apache Junction High School, Apache Junction Unified District (4443) also operates Cactus Canyon Junior High (527 students), Desert Vista Elementary School (435 students), and Four Peaks Elementary School (400 students). See the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) district page for the complete list.