- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anthem, AZ
Boulder Creek High School
Federal NCES profile for Boulder Creek High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040775002433
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boulder Creek High School earns 25/100 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 5
- schools in Anthem · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Boulder Creek High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boulder Creek High School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Anthem, AZ.
School address
District: Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Arizona
NCES ID 040775002433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Boulder Creek High School held near 2,297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-78 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 99.6 → 98.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-78 students YoY 040775002433 · Anthem, AZ Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,221 enr · 22.4:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students)
Boulder Creek High School held near 2,297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-78 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 99.6 → 98.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Boulder Creek High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High School
2,823 students
- Sandra Day O'c
Sandra Day O'connor High School
2,658 students
- This school
Boulder Creek High School
2,221 students
- Deer Valley Hi
Deer Valley High School
1,707 students
- Barry Goldwate
Barry Goldwater High School
1,602 students
- Highland Lakes 1,091
Highland Lakes School
1,091 students
What this shows Boulder Creek High School reports 2,221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boulder Creek High School compares
Boulder Creek 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 | 10.0% | ▼ 79% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,221 | top 2% | - | - |
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.
2,221
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$10,940
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
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Boulder Creek High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Valley Unified District (4246) reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boulder Creek High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandra Day O'connor High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Valley High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barry Goldwater High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Lakes School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boulder Creek High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Anthem
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~2,221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Boulder Creek High School
How many students attend Boulder Creek High School?
Boulder Creek High School has 2,221 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anthem, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,375 (2022-23) → 2,297 (2023-24), nearly flat (-78).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boulder Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boulder Creek 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 Boulder Creek High School?
10.0% of students at Boulder Creek High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boulder Creek High School?
The largest demographic group at Boulder Creek High School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Anthem, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boulder Creek High School?
Boulder Creek High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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).
How does Boulder Creek High School rank among schools in Anthem?
By Resource Investment Index, Boulder Creek High School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Anthem, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anthem on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)?
Besides Boulder Creek High School, Deer Valley Unified District (4246) also operates Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students), Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students), and Deer Valley High School (1,707 students). See the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) district page for the complete list.