Enrollment
796
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040079000043
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Apache Junction · Resource Index
- 16
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Apache Junction High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Apache Junction High School
Apache Junction High School is a large high school in Apache Junction, Arizona, enrolling 796 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 796 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 238 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #200, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 83.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Apache Junction Unified District (4443) spends $9,806 per pupil, 25% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 209 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 796 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Apache Junction's high schools, it stands alongside Imagine Prep Superstition (294 students): Apache Junction High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) also operates Cactus Canyon Junior High (527 students) and Desert Vista Elementary School (435 students) alongside Apache Junction 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 Apache Junction High School compares
Apache Junction 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,806
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Apache Junction Unified District (4443), which includes Apache Junction High School.
$9,806
Per student
-25%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.9%
State 34.6%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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.
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 (~796 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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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.
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 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is Apache Junction High School a good school?
Apache Junction High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Arizona schools. 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 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.
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