Enrollment
712
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chino Valley, AZ
Chino Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Chino Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040000301458
👥 S:T ratio 2
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chino Valley High School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Chino Valley · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chino Valley High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chino Valley High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Chino Valley, AZ.
School address
District: Chino Valley Unified District (4474) · Arizona
NCES ID 040000301458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chino Valley High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chino Valley High School
Chino Valley High School is a mid-sized high school in Chino Valley, Arizona, enrolling 712 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Arizona schools and 45% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 712 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 278 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #243, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 51/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Chino Valley Unified District (4474) spends $9,394 per pupil, 29% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 161 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 712 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Chino Valley Unified District (4474) also operates Territorial Early Childhood Center (577 students) and Del Rio Elementary School (477 students) alongside Chino Valley 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 Chino Valley High School compares
Chino Valley 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 45% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 30% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 93% in Arizona - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
69.7%
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
$9,394
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 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
White 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Chino Valley High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chino Valley Unified District (4474), which includes Chino Valley High School.
$9,394
Per student
-29%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 40.8%
Federal 22.0%
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 Chino Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Territorial Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Rio Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chino Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~712 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chino Valley High School
How many students attend Chino Valley High School?
Chino Valley High School has 712 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chino Valley, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chino Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chino Valley High School is 24.6:1, which is 45% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chino Valley High School?
34.0% of students at Chino Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chino Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Chino Valley High School is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Chino Valley, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chino Valley High School?
Chino Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chino Valley High School rank among public schools in Chino Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Chino Valley High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Chino Valley, 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 Chino Valley on the city page.
Is Chino Valley High School a good school?
Chino Valley High School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of 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 Chino Valley Unified District (4474)?
Besides Chino Valley High School, Chino Valley Unified District (4474) also operates Territorial Early Childhood Center (577 students), Del Rio Elementary School (477 students), and Heritage Middle School (461 students). See the Chino Valley Unified District (4474) district page for the complete list.
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