Enrollment
2,014
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Laveen, AZ
Betty Fairfax High School
Federal NCES profile for Betty Fairfax 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 040633002854
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Betty Fairfax High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #5 of 13
- public schools in Laveen · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Betty Fairfax High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Betty Fairfax High School ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Laveen, AZ.
School address
District: Phoenix Union High School District (4286) · Arizona
NCES ID 040633002854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+32% 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
What stands out at Betty Fairfax High School
Betty Fairfax High School is a large high school in Laveen, Arizona, enrolling 2,014 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 88% of Arizona schools and 32% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,014 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Phoenix Union High School District (4286) also operates Trevor Browne High School (2,850 students) and Cesar Chavez High School (2,598 students) alongside Betty Fairfax 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 Betty Fairfax High School compares
Betty Fairfax 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 1% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,014 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,014
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 88% in Arizona - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,816
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
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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Betty Fairfax High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Phoenix Union High School District (4286), which includes Betty Fairfax High School.
$11,816
Per student
-10%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Betty Fairfax High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Browne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maryvale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Mountain High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alhambra High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Betty Fairfax High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,850
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,598
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,532
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~2,014 students)
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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 22.4:1, which is 32% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Laveen, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Betty Fairfax High School?
Betty Fairfax High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Betty Fairfax High School rank among public schools in Laveen?
By Resource Investment Index, Betty Fairfax High School ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Laveen, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Laveen on the city page.
Is Betty Fairfax High School a good school?
Betty Fairfax High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona. 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 Phoenix Union High School District (4286)?
Besides Betty Fairfax High School, Phoenix Union High School District (4286) also operates Trevor Browne High School (2,850 students), Cesar Chavez High School (2,598 students), and Maryvale High School (2,532 students). See the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) district page for the complete list.
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