Enrollment
956
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chinle, AZ
Chinle High School
Federal NCES profile for Chinle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040194000137
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chinle High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Chinle · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chinle High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chinle High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Chinle, AZ.
School address
District: Chinle Unified District (4158) · Arizona
NCES ID 040194000137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chinle High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chinle High School
Chinle High School is a higher-need, large high school in Chinle, Arizona, enrolling 956 students.
At 15.7:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 63.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 90% of state schools at 956 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 173 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #84.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 72.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Chinle Unified District (4158) spends $17,103 per pupil, 30% above the Arizona average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 60.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Chinle Unified District (4158) also operates Chinle Elementary School (489 students) and Chinle Junior High School (373 students) alongside Chinle 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 Chinle High School compares
Chinle 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 32% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 956 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
956
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Arizona - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
72.6%
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
$17,103
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,145
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 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
American Indian / Alaska Native 99.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 99.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.8, Chinle High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chinle Unified District (4158), which includes Chinle High School.
$17,103
Per student
+30%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.4%
State 31.0%
Federal 60.7%
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 Chinle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chinle Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tsaile Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon De Chelly Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chinle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high 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 (~956 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chinle High School
How many students attend Chinle High School?
Chinle High School has 956 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chinle, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chinle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chinle High School is 15.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 0% 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 Chinle High School?
63.9% of students at Chinle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chinle High School?
The largest demographic group at Chinle High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 99.1% of enrollment, in Chinle, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chinle High School?
Chinle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chinle High School rank among public schools in Chinle?
By Resource Investment Index, Chinle High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Chinle, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chinle on the city page.
Is Chinle High School a good school?
Chinle High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools. 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 Chinle Unified District (4158)?
Besides Chinle High School, Chinle Unified District (4158) also operates Chinle Elementary School (489 students), Chinle Junior High School (373 students), and Tsaile Elementary School (313 students). See the Chinle Unified District (4158) district page for the complete list.
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