- Enrollment
- 2,850
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040633002854
👥 S:T ratio 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 33/100 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
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Betty Fairfax High School held near 1,923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.0 → 85.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-50 students YoY 040633002854 · Laveen, AZ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,014 enr · 22.4:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Trevor Browne High School (2,850 students)
Betty Fairfax High School held near 1,923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.0 → 85.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Betty Fairfax High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trevor Browne
Trevor Browne High School
2,850 students
- Cesar Chavez H
Cesar Chavez High School
2,598 students
- Maryvale High
Maryvale High School
2,532 students
- South Mountain
South Mountain High School
2,207 students
- Alhambra High
Alhambra High School
2,169 students
- This school
Betty Fairfax High School
2,014 students
What this shows Betty Fairfax High School reports 2,014 students on the CCD universe file.
How Betty Fairfax High School compares
Betty Fairfax 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,194
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 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.
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
District finance for Phoenix Union High School District (4286) reports $13,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,598
- 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
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 (~2,014 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,973 (2022-23) → 1,923 (2023-24), nearly flat (-50).
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.