- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tucson, AZ
Catalina Foothills High School
Federal NCES profile for Catalina Foothills High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040176000011
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Catalina Foothills High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #19 of 38
- high schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Catalina Foothills High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Catalina Foothills High School ranks #19 of 38 high schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) · Arizona
NCES ID 040176000011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Catalina Foothills High School held near 1,868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 94.6 → 92.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 040176000011 · Tucson, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,865 enr · 19.8:1 · 7.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange Grove Middle School (683 students)
Catalina Foothills High School held near 1,868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 94.6 → 92.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Catalina Foothills High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Catalina Foothills High School
1,865 students
- Orange Grove M 683
Orange Grove Middle School
683 students
- Manzanita Scho 579
Manzanita School
579 students
- Esperero Canyo 495
Esperero Canyon Middle School
495 students
- Sunrise Drive 469
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
469 students
- Ventana Vista 411
Ventana Vista Elementary School
411 students
What this shows Catalina Foothills High School reports 1,865 students on the CCD universe file.
How Catalina Foothills High School compares
Catalina Foothills 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 84% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,865 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,865
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 75% in Arizona - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$10,030
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
Counselors6.6 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 5.4%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Catalina Foothills High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) reports $10,030 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Catalina Foothills High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Grove Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manzanita School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Esperero Canyon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Drive Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ventana Vista Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Catalina Foothills High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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Innovation Tech High School
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Project More High School
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Jted Innovative Learning Center @ the Bridges
Vocational / career-technical school
3 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 (~1,865 students)
Frequently asked questions about Catalina Foothills High School
How many students attend Catalina Foothills High School?
Catalina Foothills High School has 1,865 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,887 (2022-23) → 1,868 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catalina Foothills High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Catalina Foothills High School is 19.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Catalina Foothills High School?
7.9% of students at Catalina Foothills High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Catalina Foothills High School?
The largest demographic group at Catalina Foothills High School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Catalina Foothills High School?
Catalina Foothills High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Catalina Foothills High School rank among high schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Catalina Foothills High School ranks #19 of 38 high schools in Tucson, 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 Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)?
Besides Catalina Foothills High School, Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) also operates Orange Grove Middle School (683 students), Manzanita School (579 students), and Esperero Canyon Middle School (495 students). See the Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) district page for the complete list.