- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Queen Creek, AZ
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Camille Casteel High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040187003483
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Camille Casteel High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #12 of 14
- schools in Queen Creek · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Camille Casteel High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Camille Casteel High School ranks #12 of 14 schools in Queen Creek, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187003483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-169 students YoY
Dr. Camille Casteel High School shrank from 3,140 students in 2022-23 to 2,971 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 151.1 → 146.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-169 students YoY 040187003483 · Queen Creek, AZ Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,816 enr · 18.6:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (3,444 students)
Dr. Camille Casteel High School shrank from 3,140 students in 2022-23 to 2,971 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 151.1 → 146.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Dr. Camille Casteel High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
3,444 students
- Chandler High
Chandler High School
3,179 students
- Basha High Sch
Basha High School
2,826 students
- This school
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
2,816 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
2,373 students
- Arizona Colleg
Arizona College Prep High School
2,271 students
What this shows Dr. Camille Casteel High School reports 2,816 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Camille Casteel High School compares
Dr. Camille Casteel High School is a shrinking 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 83% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,816 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,816
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in Arizona - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,085
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
Counselors6.8 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.3%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Dr. Camille Casteel High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
District finance for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) reports $11,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Camille Casteel High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chandler High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arizona College Prep High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Camille Casteel High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Queen Creek
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Crismon High School
Standard public school
2,009 students 44.6:1 students per teacher
Heritage Academy Gateway
Standard public school
1,556 students
Benjamin Franklin High School
Standard public school
1,324 students
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
Standard public school
1,153 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
Standard public school
908 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~2,816 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Camille Casteel High School
How many students attend Dr. Camille Casteel High School?
Dr. Camille Casteel High School has 2,816 students enrolled. It is a public school in Queen Creek, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 3,140 (2022-23) → 2,971 (2023-24), down 169.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Camille Casteel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Camille Casteel High School is 18.6:1, which is 9% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Camille Casteel High School?
8.0% of students at Dr. Camille Casteel High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Camille Casteel High School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Camille Casteel High School is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Queen Creek, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Camille Casteel High School?
Dr. Camille Casteel High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Dr. Camille Casteel High School rank among schools in Queen Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Camille Casteel High School ranks #12 of 14 schools in Queen Creek, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Queen Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides Dr. Camille Casteel High School, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Chandler High School (3,179 students), and Basha High School (2,826 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.