Enrollment
211
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bagdad, AZ
Bagdad Middle / Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Bagdad Middle / Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040100000053
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bagdad Middle / Senior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Bagdad · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bagdad Middle / Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bagdad Middle / Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bagdad, AZ.
School address
District: Bagdad Unified District (4468) · Arizona
NCES ID 040100000053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bagdad Middle / Senior High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bagdad Middle / Senior High School
Bagdad Middle / Senior High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bagdad, Arizona, enrolling 211 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 211 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 90 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Bagdad's public schools, it stands alongside Bagdad Elementary School (286 students): Bagdad Middle / Senior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 16.8:1).
Bagdad Unified District (4468) also operates Bagdad Elementary School (286 students) and Sultan Virtual Academy (20 students) alongside Bagdad Middle / Senior 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 Bagdad Middle / Senior High School compares
Bagdad Middle / Senior 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 26% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Arizona - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.5%
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
$15,416
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,145
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 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 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Bagdad Middle / Senior High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bagdad Unified District (4468), which includes Bagdad Middle / Senior High School.
$15,416
Per student
+17%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 86.0%
State 6.3%
Federal 7.7%
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 Bagdad Middle / Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagdad Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sultan Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bagdad Middle / Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Bagdad
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~211 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bagdad Middle / Senior High School
How many students attend Bagdad Middle / Senior High School?
Bagdad Middle / Senior High School has 211 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bagdad, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bagdad Middle / Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bagdad Middle / Senior High School is 14.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bagdad Middle / Senior High School?
35.9% of students at Bagdad Middle / Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bagdad Middle / Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Bagdad Middle / Senior High School is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Bagdad, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bagdad Middle / Senior High School?
Bagdad Middle / Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bagdad Middle / Senior High School rank among schools in Bagdad?
By Resource Investment Index, Bagdad Middle / Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bagdad, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bagdad on the city page.
Is Bagdad Middle / Senior High School a good school?
Bagdad Middle / Senior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 Bagdad Unified District (4468)?
Besides Bagdad Middle / Senior High School, Bagdad Unified District (4468) also operates Bagdad Elementary School (286 students) and Sultan Virtual Academy (20 students). See the Bagdad Unified District (4468) district page for the complete list.
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