- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lakeside, AZ
Blue Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Blue Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040658000561
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Ridge High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 598
- students enrolled
Blue Ridge High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 040658000561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Blue Ridge High School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 040658000561 · Lakeside, AZ High · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 17.6:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Ridge Elementary School (801 students)
Blue Ridge High School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Blue Ridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Ridge Ele
Blue Ridge Elementary School
801 students
- This school
Blue Ridge High School
598 students
- Blue Ridge Jr 229
Blue Ridge Jr High School
229 students
What this shows Blue Ridge High School reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Ridge High School compares
Blue Ridge 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 7% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Arizona - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.3%
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
$12,342
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 598 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 24.6%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Blue Ridge High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) reports $12,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Jr High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~598 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Ridge High School
How many students attend Blue Ridge High School?
Blue Ridge High School has 598 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lakeside, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 669 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge High School is 17.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Ridge High School?
45.0% of students at Blue Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Blue Ridge High School is White at 43.5% of enrollment, in Lakeside, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Ridge High School?
Blue Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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).
What other schools are in Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)?
Besides Blue Ridge High School, Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) also operates Blue Ridge Elementary School (801 students) and Blue Ridge Jr High School (229 students). See the Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) district page for the complete list.