- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Goodyear, AZ
Desert Edge High School
Federal NCES profile for Desert Edge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040045002273
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Edge High School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Goodyear · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert Edge High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Edge High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Goodyear, AZ.
School address
District: Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) · Arizona
NCES ID 040045002273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Desert Edge High School held near 2,051 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.3 → 88.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+60 students YoY 040045002273 · Goodyear, AZ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,106 enr · 25.1:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Millennium High School (2,295 students)
Desert Edge High School held near 2,051 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.3 → 88.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Desert Edge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Millennium Hig
Millennium High School
2,295 students
- Canyon View Hi
Canyon View High School
2,141 students
- This school
Desert Edge High School
2,106 students
- Verrado High S
Verrado High School
2,012 students
- Agua Fria High
Agua Fria High School
1,535 students
What this shows Desert Edge High School reports 2,106 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Edge High School compares
Desert Edge 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 48% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 21% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,106 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,106
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 94% in Arizona - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,525
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 702 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.2%
White 18.3%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Desert Edge High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) reports $10,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desert Edge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon View High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Verrado High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Agua Fria High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Edge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,141
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide high 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 (~2,106 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desert Edge High School
How many students attend Desert Edge High School?
Desert Edge High School has 2,106 students enrolled. It is a high school in Goodyear, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,991 (2022-23) → 2,051 (2023-24), nearly flat (+60).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Edge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Edge High School is 25.1:1, which is 48% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert Edge High School?
38.0% of students at Desert Edge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Edge High School?
The largest demographic group at Desert Edge High School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment, in Goodyear, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Edge High School?
Desert Edge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Desert Edge High School rank among high schools in Goodyear?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Edge High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Goodyear, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Goodyear on the city page.
What other schools are in Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)?
Besides Desert Edge High School, Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) also operates Millennium High School (2,295 students), Canyon View High School (2,141 students), and Verrado High School (2,012 students). See the Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) district page for the complete list.