- Enrollment
- 2,096
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buckeye, AZ
Buckeye Union High School
Federal NCES profile for Buckeye Union 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 040141000075
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckeye Union High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Buckeye · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Buckeye Union High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buckeye Union High School ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Buckeye, AZ.
School address
District: Buckeye Union High School District (4284) · Arizona
NCES ID 040141000075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Buckeye Union High School held near 1,824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.5 → 77.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+49 students YoY 040141000075 · Buckeye, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,841 enr · 24.2:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Youngker High School (2,096 students)
Buckeye Union High School held near 1,824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.5 → 77.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Buckeye Union High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Youngker High
Youngker High School
2,096 students
- This school
Buckeye Union High School
1,841 students
- Estrella Footh
Estrella Foothills High School
1,592 students
- Buhsd Institut 121
Buhsd Institute of Online Learning
121 students
What this shows Buckeye Union High School reports 1,841 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckeye Union High School compares
Buckeye Union 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 42% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 17% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,841 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,841
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 92% in Arizona - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
47.7%
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
$9,921
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 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 192 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.6%
White 21.9%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Buckeye Union High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Buckeye Union High School District (4284) reports $9,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buckeye Union High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngker High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estrella Foothills High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buhsd Institute of Online Learning | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Buckeye Union High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high schools in Buckeye
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,841 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buckeye Union High School
How many students attend Buckeye Union High School?
Buckeye Union High School has 1,841 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buckeye, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,775 (2022-23) → 1,824 (2023-24), nearly flat (+49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckeye Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckeye Union High School is 24.2:1, which is 42% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buckeye Union High School?
40.0% of students at Buckeye Union High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckeye Union High School?
The largest demographic group at Buckeye Union High School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment, in Buckeye, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckeye Union High School?
Buckeye Union 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).
How does Buckeye Union High School rank among high schools in Buckeye?
By Resource Investment Index, Buckeye Union High School ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Buckeye, 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 Buckeye on the city page.
What other schools are in Buckeye Union High School District (4284)?
Besides Buckeye Union High School, Buckeye Union High School District (4284) also operates Youngker High School (2,096 students), Estrella Foothills High School (1,592 students), and Buhsd Institute of Online Learning (121 students). See the Buckeye Union High School District (4284) district page for the complete list.