- Enrollment
- 2,850
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Phoenix, AZ
Bostrom Alternative Center
Federal NCES profile for Bostrom Alternative Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040633001382
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bostrom Alternative Center earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Arizona schools.
- #27 of 65
- high schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bostrom Alternative Center has class sizes smaller than 90% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bostrom Alternative Center ranks #27 of 65 high schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Phoenix Union High School District (4286) · Arizona
NCES ID 040633001382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Bostrom Alternative Center grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 040633001382 · Phoenix, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 10.8:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Trevor Browne High School (2,850 students)
Bostrom Alternative Center grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Bostrom Alternative Center 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 302
Bostrom Alternative Center
302 students
What this shows Bostrom Alternative Center reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bostrom Alternative Center compares
Bostrom Alternative Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 36% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 73% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 10% in Arizona - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.8%
African American 14.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
White 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Bostrom Alternative Center is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Bostrom Alternative Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Browne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maryvale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alhambra High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bostrom Alternative Center'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
Similar high schools in Phoenix
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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Arizona Preparatory Academy
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Ombudsman - Charter West
Alternative education program
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Skyline Prep High School
Alternative education program
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Intelli-School - Paradise Valley
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Think Through Academy
Standard public school
61 students
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 (~302 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bostrom Alternative Center
How many students attend Bostrom Alternative Center?
Bostrom Alternative Center has 302 students enrolled. It is a high school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bostrom Alternative Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Bostrom Alternative Center is 10.8:1, which is 36% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bostrom Alternative Center?
83.7% of students at Bostrom Alternative Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bostrom Alternative Center?
The largest demographic group at Bostrom Alternative Center is Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bostrom Alternative Center?
Bostrom Alternative Center has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Bostrom Alternative Center rank among high schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Bostrom Alternative Center ranks #27 of 65 high 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 high schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Phoenix Union High School District (4286)?
Besides Bostrom Alternative Center, 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.