Enrollment
1,889
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mesa, AZ
Eastmark High School
Federal NCES profile for Eastmark High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040681003606
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastmark High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastmark High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastmark High School ranks #9 of 9 schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Queen Creek Unified District (4245) · Arizona
NCES ID 040681003606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastmark High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastmark High School
Eastmark High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Mesa, Arizona, enrolling 1,889 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.6:1 is larger than about 91% of Arizona schools and 39% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.0% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Arizona average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,889 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #37, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 472 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Queen Creek Unified District (4245) spends $8,699 per pupil, 34% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Mesa's public schools, it stands alongside Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School (1,711 students): Eastmark High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Queen Creek Unified District (4245) also operates Crismon High School (2,009 students) and Queen Creek High School (1,968 students) alongside Eastmark 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 Eastmark High School compares
Eastmark 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 39% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 83% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,889 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,889
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 91% in Arizona - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$8,699
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 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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
White 59.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 4.3%
Asian 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Eastmark 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 Queen Creek Unified District (4245), which includes Eastmark High School.
$8,699
Per student
-34%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 62.2%
Federal 7.5%
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 Eastmark High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crismon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Queen Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schnepf Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastmark High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,009
- Students per teacher
- 44.6:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,968
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Mesa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School
Standard public school
1,711 students
Silver Valley Elementary
Standard public school
1,384 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Astravo Online Academy
Standard public school
849 students
Eagleridge Enrichment Program
Standard public school
694 students 63.1:1 students per teacher
American Leadership Academy Virtual
Standard public school
660 students
American Leadership Academy of Applied Technologies
Standard public school
628 students
Similar other 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 (~1,889 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eastmark High School
How many students attend Eastmark High School?
Eastmark High School has 1,889 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mesa, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastmark High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastmark High School is 23.6:1, which is 39% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastmark High School?
8.0% of students at Eastmark High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastmark High School?
The largest demographic group at Eastmark High School is White at 59.9% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastmark High School?
Eastmark High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Eastmark High School rank among schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastmark High School ranks #9 of 9 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 schools in Mesa on the city page.
Is Eastmark High School a good school?
Eastmark High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Queen Creek Unified District (4245)?
Besides Eastmark High School, Queen Creek Unified District (4245) also operates Crismon High School (2,009 students), Queen Creek High School (1,968 students), and Silver Valley Elementary (1,384 students). See the Queen Creek Unified District (4245) district page for the complete list.
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