Enrollment
2,014
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 040633002854
Betty Fairfax High School — Laveen, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Betty Fairfax High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 12
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Phoenix Union High School District (4286) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Betty Fairfax High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Betty Fairfax High School reports 2,014 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 90.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% above the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 38% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 49.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 1% above the Arizona average and 5% below the national baseline. The school offers 2 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 403 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Phoenix Union High School District (4286) spends $14,520 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.9% from local sources (property taxes), 24.1% from the state, and 18.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Betty Fairfax High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 1% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,014 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 1% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
— 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Arizona — lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,520
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 403 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
191
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,014 Top 97% in Arizona — larger than 3% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 90.0
Students per teacher 21.9:1 +24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 49.0% +1% vs state
NCES ID 040633002854
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.9%
African American 21.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.9%
White 5.3%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 403:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 191
Out-of-school suspensions 142
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Phoenix Union High School District (4286), which includes Betty Fairfax High School.
$14,520
Per student
-4%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 57.9%
State 24.1%
Federal 18.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,850
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 2,598
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,532
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Betty Fairfax High School
How many students attend Betty Fairfax High School?
Betty Fairfax High School has 2,014 students enrolled. It is a high school in LAVEEN, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Betty Fairfax High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Betty Fairfax High School is 21.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Betty Fairfax High School?
49.0% of students at Betty Fairfax High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Betty Fairfax High School?
The largest demographic group at Betty Fairfax High School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in LAVEEN, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Betty Fairfax High School?
Betty Fairfax High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.