- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Phoenix, AZ
Arcadia High School
Federal NCES profile for Arcadia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040757000640
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arcadia High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #54 of 65
- high schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Arcadia High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arcadia High School ranks #54 of 65 high schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Scottsdale Unified District (4240) · Arizona
NCES ID 040757000640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Arcadia High School held near 1,633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.2 → 70.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 040757000640 · Phoenix, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,679 enr · 23.3:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students)
Arcadia High School held near 1,633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.2 → 70.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Arcadia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Mountai
Desert Mountain High School
1,905 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
1,773 students
- This school
Arcadia High School
1,679 students
- Saguaro High S
Saguaro High School
1,300 students
- Cheyenne Tradi
Cheyenne Traditional School
953 students
- Cocopah Middle
Cocopah Middle School
861 students
What this shows Arcadia High School reports 1,679 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arcadia High School compares
Arcadia High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 37% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 50% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,679 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,679
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 91% in Arizona - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.2%
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
$11,306
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 40.6%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Arcadia High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scottsdale Unified District (4240) reports $11,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arcadia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Mountain High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saguaro High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cheyenne Traditional School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cocopah Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arcadia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,773
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Phoenix
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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Ombudsman - Charter West
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Skyline Prep High School
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Intelli-School - Paradise Valley
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Think Through Academy
Standard public school
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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 (~1,679 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arcadia High School
How many students attend Arcadia High School?
Arcadia High School has 1,679 students enrolled. It is a high school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,602 (2022-23) → 1,633 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcadia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcadia High School is 23.3:1, which is 37% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arcadia High School?
24.0% of students at Arcadia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arcadia High School?
The largest demographic group at Arcadia High School is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arcadia High School?
Arcadia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Arcadia High School rank among high schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Arcadia High School ranks #54 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 Scottsdale Unified District (4240)?
Besides Arcadia High School, Scottsdale Unified District (4240) also operates Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students), Chaparral High School (1,773 students), and Saguaro High School (1,300 students). See the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) district page for the complete list.