Enrollment
1,715
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sierra Vista, AZ
Buena High School
Federal NCES profile for Buena High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040146000081
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buena High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Sierra Vista · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Buena High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buena High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Sierra Vista, AZ.
School address
District: Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) · Arizona
NCES ID 040146000081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buena High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Buena High School
Buena High School is a large combined-grade school in Sierra Vista, Arizona, enrolling 1,715 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 88% of Arizona schools and 33% 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 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,715 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 73 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) spends $9,151 per pupil, 30% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 375 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,715 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) also operates Joyce Clark Middle School (462 students) and Huachuca Mountain Elementary School (360 students) alongside Buena 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 Buena High School compares
Buena 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 42% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,715 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,715
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% 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.
Funding equity
$9,151
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
199
in-school suspensions + 176 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 42.6%
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 6.0%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Buena High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sierra Vista Unified District (4175), which includes Buena High School.
$9,151
Per student
-30%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 40.2%
Federal 21.7%
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 Buena High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce Clark Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huachuca Mountain Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Village Meadows Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Town & Country Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buena High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other 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 (~1,715 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Buena High School
How many students attend Buena High School?
Buena High School has 1,715 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sierra Vista, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buena High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buena High School is 22.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buena High School?
28.0% of students at Buena High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buena High School?
The largest demographic group at Buena High School is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Sierra Vista, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buena High School?
Buena High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buena High School rank among schools in Sierra Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Buena High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Sierra Vista, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sierra Vista on the city page.
Is Buena High School a good school?
Buena High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona. 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 Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)?
Besides Buena High School, Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) also operates Joyce Clark Middle School (462 students), Huachuca Mountain Elementary School (360 students), and Village Meadows Elementary School (338 students). See the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) district page for the complete list.
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