- Enrollment
- 3,421
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mesa, AZ
East Valley Academy
Federal NCES profile for East Valley Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040497001831
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Valley Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Arizona schools.
- #5 of 13
- high schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
East Valley Academy has class sizes smaller than 89% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Valley Academy ranks #5 of 13 high schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Mesa Unified District (4235) · Arizona
NCES ID 040497001831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
East Valley Academy shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 040497001831 · Mesa, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 10.9:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (3,421 students)
East Valley Academy shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
East Valley Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
3,421 students
- Red Mountain H
Red Mountain High School
3,379 students
- Mesa High Scho
Mesa High School
3,233 students
- Westwood High
Westwood High School
3,135 students
- Dobson High Sc
Dobson High School
2,284 students
- This school 295
East Valley Academy
295 students
What this shows East Valley Academy reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Valley Academy compares
East Valley Academy 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 36% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▲ 11% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 11% in Arizona - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,121
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.2%
White 11.9%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, East Valley Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesa Unified District (4235) reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Valley Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dobson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Valley Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,379
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,233
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,135
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,284
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Mesa
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Valley Academy
How many students attend East Valley Academy?
East Valley Academy has 295 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mesa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Valley Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East Valley Academy is 10.9:1, which is 36% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Valley Academy?
53.7% of students at East Valley Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Valley Academy?
The largest demographic group at East Valley Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment, in Mesa, 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 East Valley Academy?
East Valley Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 East Valley Academy rank among high schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, East Valley Academy ranks #5 of 13 high schools in Mesa, 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 Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesa Unified District (4235)?
Besides East Valley Academy, Mesa Unified District (4235) also operates Mountain View High School (3,421 students), Red Mountain High School (3,379 students), and Mesa High School (3,233 students). See the Mesa Unified District (4235) district page for the complete list.