Enrollment
1,841
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040141000075
👥 S:T ratio 3
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 14/100 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
- 14
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buckeye Union High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Buckeye Union High School
Buckeye Union High School is a large high school in Buckeye, Arizona, enrolling 1,841 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Arizona schools and 42% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,841 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 60 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #50, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (22%) (diversity index 50/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Buckeye Union High School District (4284) spends $9,255 per pupil, 30% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Buckeye's high schools, it stands alongside Thrivepoint High School at Buckeye (141 students): Buckeye Union High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Buckeye Union High School District (4284) also operates Youngker High School (2,096 students) and Estrella Foothills High School (1,592 students) alongside Buckeye Union High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Buckeye Union High School compares
Buckeye Union High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,255
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buckeye Union High School District (4284), which includes Buckeye Union High School.
$9,255
Per student
-30%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 42.2%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,096
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,841 students)
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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.
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 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Buckeye Union High School a good school?
Buckeye Union High School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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