- Enrollment
- 1,943
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Casa Grande, AZ
Casa Grande Union High School
Federal NCES profile for Casa Grande Union High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040174000113
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Casa Grande Union High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Casa Grande · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Casa Grande Union High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Casa Grande Union High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Casa Grande, AZ.
School address
District: Casa Grande Union High School District (4453) · Arizona
NCES ID 040174000113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-162 students YoY
Casa Grande Union High School shrank from 2,132 students in 2022-23 to 1,970 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 86.2 → 91.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-162 students YoY 040174000113 · Casa Grande, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,912 enr · 22.2:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Grande High School (1,943 students)
Casa Grande Union High School shrank from 2,132 students in 2022-23 to 1,970 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 86.2 → 91.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Casa Grande Union High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Grande H
Vista Grande High School
1,943 students
- This school
Casa Grande Union High School
1,912 students
- Inova 80
Inova
80 students
What this shows Casa Grande Union High School reports 1,912 students on the CCD universe file.
How Casa Grande Union High School compares
Casa Grande Union 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 9% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,912 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,912
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 87% in Arizona - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,543
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.3%
White 19.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.9%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Casa Grande Union High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Casa Grande Union High School District (4453) reports $11,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Casa Grande Union High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Grande High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inova | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Casa Grande Union High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,912 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Casa Grande Union High School
How many students attend Casa Grande Union High School?
Casa Grande Union High School has 1,912 students enrolled. It is a high school in Casa Grande, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,132 (2022-23) → 1,970 (2023-24), down 162.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Casa Grande Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Casa Grande Union High School is 22.2:1, which is 31% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Casa Grande Union High School?
44.0% of students at Casa Grande Union High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Casa Grande Union High School?
The largest demographic group at Casa Grande Union High School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment, in Casa Grande, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Casa Grande Union High School?
Casa Grande Union High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Casa Grande Union High School rank among high schools in Casa Grande?
By Resource Investment Index, Casa Grande Union High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Casa Grande, 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 Casa Grande on the city page.
What other schools are in Casa Grande Union High School District (4453)?
Besides Casa Grande Union High School, Casa Grande Union High School District (4453) also operates Vista Grande High School (1,943 students) and Inova (80 students). See the Casa Grande Union High School District (4453) district page for the complete list.