- Enrollment
- 2,850
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Phoenix, AZ
Carl Hayden High School
Federal NCES profile for Carl Hayden High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040633000541
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl Hayden High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #19 of 65
- high schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carl Hayden High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Hayden High School ranks #19 of 65 high schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Phoenix Union High School District (4286) · Arizona
NCES ID 040633000541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-151 students YoY
Carl Hayden High School shrank from 2,217 students in 2022-23 to 2,066 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 115.0 → 106.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-151 students YoY 040633000541 · Phoenix, AZ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,079 enr · 18.1:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Trevor Browne High School (2,850 students)
Carl Hayden High School shrank from 2,217 students in 2022-23 to 2,066 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 115.0 → 106.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Carl Hayden 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
Carl Hayden High School
2,079 students
What this shows Carl Hayden High School reports 2,079 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carl Hayden High School compares
Carl Hayden High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 76% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,079 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,079
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Arizona - lower ratio than 36% 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 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 154 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.6%
African American 3.8%
White 1.6%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Carl Hayden 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 Carl Hayden High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Browne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Carl Hayden 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
167 students
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 (~2,079 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carl Hayden High School
How many students attend Carl Hayden High School?
Carl Hayden High School has 2,079 students enrolled. It is a high school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,217 (2022-23) → 2,066 (2023-24), down 151.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Hayden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Hayden High School is 18.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carl Hayden High School?
85.0% of students at Carl Hayden High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carl Hayden High School?
The largest demographic group at Carl Hayden High School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl Hayden High School?
Carl Hayden High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Carl Hayden High School rank among high schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Hayden High School ranks #19 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 Carl Hayden 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.