- Enrollment
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Maricopa, AZ
Desert Sunrise High School
Federal NCES profile for Desert Sunrise High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040472003810
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Sunrise High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #16 of 16
- public schools in Maricopa · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 42:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert Sunrise High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Sunrise High School ranks #16 of 16 public schools in Maricopa, AZ.
School address
District: Maricopa Unified School District (4441) · Arizona
NCES ID 040472003810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+401 students YoY
Desert Sunrise High School grew from 615 students in 2022-23 to 1,016 in 2023-24 (+65.2%).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+401 students YoY 040472003810 · Maricopa, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,261 enr · 42:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Maricopa High School (1,840 students)
Desert Sunrise High School grew from 615 students in 2022-23 to 1,016 in 2023-24 (+65.2%). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Desert Sunrise High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maricopa High
Maricopa High School
1,840 students
- This school
Desert Sunrise High School
1,261 students
- Santa Cruz Ele
Santa Cruz Elementary School
941 students
- Maricopa Wells
Maricopa Wells Middle School
940 students
- Butterfield El
Butterfield Elementary School
920 students
- Desert Wind Mi
Desert Wind Middle School
898 students
What this shows Desert Sunrise High School reports 1,261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Sunrise High School compares
Desert Sunrise High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 42:1 | ▲ 147% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 24% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,261 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,261
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
42:1
students per teacher
- 147% above state mean
Top 99% in Arizona - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$9,671
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
White 25.8%
African American 18.8%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Desert Sunrise High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
District finance for Maricopa Unified School District (4441) reports $9,671 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desert Sunrise High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Cruz Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maricopa Wells Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butterfield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Wind Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Sunrise High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~1,261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desert Sunrise High School
How many students attend Desert Sunrise High School?
Desert Sunrise High School has 1,261 students enrolled. It is a high school in Maricopa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 1,016 (2023-24), up 401.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Sunrise High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Sunrise High School is 42:1, which is 147% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 168% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert Sunrise High School?
36.9% of students at Desert Sunrise High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Sunrise High School?
The largest demographic group at Desert Sunrise High School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment, in Maricopa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Sunrise High School?
Desert Sunrise High School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Desert Sunrise High School rank among public schools in Maricopa?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Sunrise High School ranks #16 of 16 public schools in Maricopa, 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 Maricopa on the city page.
What other schools are in Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
Besides Desert Sunrise High School, Maricopa Unified School District (4441) also operates Maricopa High School (1,840 students), Santa Cruz Elementary School (941 students), and Maricopa Wells Middle School (940 students). See the Maricopa Unified School District (4441) district page for the complete list.