- Enrollment
- 2,096
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Goodyear, AZ
Estrella Foothills High School
Federal NCES profile for Estrella Foothills High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040141002137
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estrella Foothills High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Goodyear · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Estrella Foothills High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estrella Foothills High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Goodyear, AZ.
School address
District: Buckeye Union High School District (4284) · Arizona
NCES ID 040141002137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Estrella Foothills High School held near 1,461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+63 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+63 students YoY 040141002137 · Goodyear, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,592 enr · 30.6:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Youngker High School (2,096 students)
Estrella Foothills High School held near 1,461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+63 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Estrella Foothills High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Youngker High
Youngker High School
2,096 students
- Buckeye Union
Buckeye Union High School
1,841 students
- This school
Estrella Foothills High School
1,592 students
- Buhsd Institut 121
Buhsd Institute of Online Learning
121 students
What this shows Estrella Foothills High School reports 1,592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estrella Foothills High School compares
Estrella Foothills 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 | 30.6:1 | ▲ 80% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 59% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,592 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,592
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
30.6:1
students per teacher
- 80% above state mean
Top 98% in Arizona - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$9,921
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
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
Hispanic or Latino 50.4%
White 36.5%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Estrella Foothills High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Buckeye Union High School District (4284) reports $9,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Estrella Foothills High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngker High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Union High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buhsd Institute of Online Learning | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Estrella Foothills High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~1,592 students)
Frequently asked questions about Estrella Foothills High School
How many students attend Estrella Foothills High School?
Estrella Foothills High School has 1,592 students enrolled. It is a high school in Goodyear, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,398 (2022-23) → 1,461 (2023-24), nearly flat (+63).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estrella Foothills High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Estrella Foothills High School is 30.6:1, which is 80% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 95% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Estrella Foothills High School?
20.0% of students at Estrella Foothills High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estrella Foothills High School?
The largest demographic group at Estrella Foothills High School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment, in Goodyear, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estrella Foothills High School?
Estrella Foothills High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Estrella Foothills High School rank among high schools in Goodyear?
By Resource Investment Index, Estrella Foothills High School ranks #1 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 Buckeye Union High School District (4284)?
Besides Estrella Foothills High School, Buckeye Union High School District (4284) also operates Youngker High School (2,096 students), Buckeye Union High School (1,841 students), and Buhsd Institute of Online Learning (121 students). See the Buckeye Union High School District (4284) district page for the complete list.