Enrollment
3,179
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chandler, AZ
Chandler High School
Federal NCES profile for Chandler High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040187000123
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chandler High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #25 of 44
- schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chandler High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chandler High School ranks #25 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187000123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
192.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chandler High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chandler High School
Chandler High School is a large combined-grade school in Chandler, Arizona, enrolling 3,179 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,179 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 25 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #16.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (21%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 447 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) spends $9,696 per pupil, 26% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Chandler's public schools, it stands alongside Primavera - Online (6,378 students): Chandler High School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students) and Basha High School (2,826 students) alongside Chandler 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 Chandler High School compares
Chandler 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 23% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,179 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,179
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Arizona - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,696
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
Counselors7.1 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 58.0%
White 20.8%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Chandler High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 46
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), which includes Chandler High School.
$9,696
Per student
-26%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 44.2%
Federal 13.1%
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 Chandler High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arizona College Prep High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chandler High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Chandler
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~3,179 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chandler High School
How many students attend Chandler High School?
Chandler High School has 3,179 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chandler, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chandler High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chandler High School is 16.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chandler High School?
37.0% of students at Chandler High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chandler High School?
The largest demographic group at Chandler High School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment, in Chandler, 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 Chandler High School?
Chandler High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chandler High School rank among schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, Chandler High School ranks #25 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chandler on the city page.
Is Chandler High School a good school?
Chandler High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides Chandler High School, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Basha High School (2,826 students), and Dr. Camille Casteel High School (2,816 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.
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