Enrollment
1,863
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbert, AZ
Campo Verde High School
Federal NCES profile for Campo Verde High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040340002965
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Campo Verde High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #34 of 46
- schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Campo Verde High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Campo Verde High School ranks #34 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: Gilbert Unified District (4239) · Arizona
NCES ID 040340002965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Campo Verde High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Campo Verde High School
Campo Verde High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Gilbert, Arizona, enrolling 1,863 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.0% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Arizona average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,863 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gilbert Unified District (4239) spends $9,253 per pupil, 30% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Gilbert's public schools, it stands alongside Williams Field High School (2,150 students): Campo Verde High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.7:1 vs 21.9:1).
Gilbert Unified District (4239) also operates Highland High School (2,992 students) and Gilbert High School (2,418 students) alongside Campo Verde 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 Campo Verde High School compares
Campo Verde 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 79% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,863 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,863
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 85% in Arizona - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$9,253
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
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 3.5%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Campo Verde High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gilbert Unified District (4239), which includes Campo Verde High School.
$9,253
Per student
-30%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.1%
State 44.8%
Federal 12.1%
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 Campo Verde High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Ridge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesquite High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Campo Verde High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,992
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,418
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,103
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Gilbert
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Williams Field High School
Standard public school
2,150 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Gateway Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Standard public school
540 students
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert
Standard public school
259 students
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 (~1,863 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Campo Verde High School
How many students attend Campo Verde High School?
Campo Verde High School has 1,863 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilbert, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Campo Verde High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Campo Verde High School is 21.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Campo Verde High School?
10.0% of students at Campo Verde High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Campo Verde High School?
The largest demographic group at Campo Verde High School is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Campo Verde High School?
Campo Verde High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Campo Verde High School rank among schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Campo Verde High School ranks #34 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gilbert on the city page.
Is Campo Verde High School a good school?
Campo Verde High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Gilbert Unified District (4239)?
Besides Campo Verde High School, Gilbert Unified District (4239) also operates Highland High School (2,992 students), Gilbert High School (2,418 students), and Desert Ridge High (2,103 students). See the Gilbert Unified District (4239) district page for the complete list.
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