- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Barry Goldwater High School
Federal NCES profile for Barry Goldwater High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040775001331
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barry Goldwater High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #103 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Barry Goldwater High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barry Goldwater High School ranks #103 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Arizona
NCES ID 040775001331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Barry Goldwater High School held near 1,597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.5 → 86.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-44 students YoY 040775001331 · Phoenix, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,602 enr · 19.5:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students)
Barry Goldwater High School held near 1,597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.5 → 86.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Barry Goldwater High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High School
2,823 students
- Sandra Day O'c
Sandra Day O'connor High School
2,658 students
- Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek High School
2,221 students
- Deer Valley Hi
Deer Valley High School
1,707 students
- This school
Barry Goldwater High School
1,602 students
- Highland Lakes 1,091
Highland Lakes School
1,091 students
What this shows Barry Goldwater High School reports 1,602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barry Goldwater High School compares
Barry Goldwater 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 13% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,602 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,602
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 73% in Arizona - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.6%
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
$10,940
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 249 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.9%
White 35.0%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Barry Goldwater High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Valley Unified District (4246) reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barry Goldwater High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandra Day O'connor High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Valley High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Lakes School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barry Goldwater High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,221
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~1,602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barry Goldwater High School
How many students attend Barry Goldwater High School?
Barry Goldwater High School has 1,602 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,641 (2022-23) → 1,597 (2023-24), nearly flat (-44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barry Goldwater High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barry Goldwater High School is 19.5:1, which is 15% 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 Barry Goldwater High School?
42.0% of students at Barry Goldwater High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barry Goldwater High School?
The largest demographic group at Barry Goldwater High School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barry Goldwater High School?
Barry Goldwater 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 Barry Goldwater High School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Barry Goldwater High School ranks #103 of 179 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 schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)?
Besides Barry Goldwater High School, Deer Valley Unified District (4246) also operates Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students), Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students), and Boulder Creek High School (2,221 students). See the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) district page for the complete list.