- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-110 students YoY
Chandler High School held near 3,487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-110 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 192.4 → 175.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-110 students YoY 040187000123 · Chandler, AZ Other · LARGE · TRAD
3,179 enr · 16.6:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (3,444 students)
Chandler High School held near 3,487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-110 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 192.4 → 175.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Chandler High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
3,444 students
- This school
Chandler High School
3,179 students
- Basha High Sch
Basha High School
2,826 students
- Dr. Camille Ca
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
2,816 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
2,373 students
- Arizona Colleg
Arizona College Prep High School
2,271 students
What this shows Chandler High School reports 3,179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chandler High School compares
Chandler 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,085
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
Counselors7.1 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.
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
District finance for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) reports $11,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~3,179 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 3,597 (2022-23) → 3,487 (2023-24), nearly flat (-110).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.