Enrollment
1,444
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Flagstaff, AZ
Coconino High School
Federal NCES profile for Coconino High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040286000212
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coconino High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #16 of 23
- public schools in Flagstaff · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Coconino High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coconino High School ranks #16 of 23 public schools in Flagstaff, AZ.
School address
District: Flagstaff Unified District (4192) · Arizona
NCES ID 040286000212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coconino High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coconino High School
Coconino High School is a large high school in Flagstaff, Arizona, enrolling 1,444 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,444 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 97 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #42.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (36%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Flagstaff's high schools, it stands alongside Ponderosa High School (85 students): Coconino High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.3:1 vs 28.3:1).
Flagstaff Unified District (4192) also operates Flagstaff High School (1,631 students) and Sinagua Middle School (1,013 students) alongside Coconino 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 Coconino High School compares
Coconino 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 42% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,444 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,444
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 71% in Arizona - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.8%
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
$11,218
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
White 34.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 24.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Coconino High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flagstaff Unified District (4192), which includes Coconino High School.
$11,218
Per student
-15%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 20.2%
Federal 18.4%
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 Coconino High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sinagua Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Elden Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manuel Demiguel Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coconino High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Flagstaff
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,444 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Coconino High School
How many students attend Coconino High School?
Coconino High School has 1,444 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flagstaff, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coconino High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coconino High School is 19.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coconino High School?
27.9% of students at Coconino High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coconino High School?
The largest demographic group at Coconino High School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.6% of enrollment, in Flagstaff, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coconino High School?
Coconino High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Coconino High School rank among public schools in Flagstaff?
By Resource Investment Index, Coconino High School ranks #16 of 23 public schools in Flagstaff, 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 Flagstaff on the city page.
Is Coconino High School a good school?
Coconino High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. 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 Flagstaff Unified District (4192)?
Besides Coconino High School, Flagstaff Unified District (4192) also operates Flagstaff High School (1,631 students), Sinagua Middle School (1,013 students), and Mount Elden Middle School (678 students). See the Flagstaff Unified District (4192) district page for the complete list.
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