- Enrollment
- 2,850
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Phoenix, AZ
Camelback High School
Federal NCES profile for Camelback High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040633000540
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camelback High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #17 of 65
- high schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Camelback High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camelback High School ranks #17 of 65 high schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Phoenix Union High School District (4286) · Arizona
NCES ID 040633000540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Camelback High School held near 2,191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 121.6 → 120.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 040633000540 · Phoenix, AZ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,106 enr · 17.4:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Trevor Browne High School (2,850 students)
Camelback High School held near 2,191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 121.6 → 120.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Camelback High School 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
Camelback High School
2,106 students
What this shows Camelback High School reports 2,106 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camelback High School compares
Camelback 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 61% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,106 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,106
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 58% in Arizona - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
171
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.4%
African American 10.9%
White 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Camelback High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Camelback High School 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maryvale High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Mountain High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alhambra High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camelback High School'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.
Madison Highland Prep
Standard public school
510 students
Arizona Preparatory Academy
Alternative education program
233 students
Ombudsman - Charter West
Alternative education program
176 students
Skyline Prep High School
Alternative education program
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Intelli-School - Paradise Valley
Alternative education program
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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 (~2,106 students)
Frequently asked questions about Camelback High School
How many students attend Camelback High School?
Camelback High School has 2,106 students enrolled. It is a high school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,238 (2022-23) → 2,191 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camelback High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Camelback High School is 17.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camelback High School?
78.0% of students at Camelback High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camelback High School?
The largest demographic group at Camelback High School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camelback High School?
Camelback High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Camelback High School rank among high schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Camelback High School ranks #17 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 Camelback High School, 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.