Enrollment
1,592
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040141002137
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 23/100 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
- 23
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+80% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Estrella Foothills High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Estrella Foothills High School
Estrella Foothills High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Goodyear, Arizona, enrolling 1,592 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.6:1 is larger than about 98% of Arizona schools and 80% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,592 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 91 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #76, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (37%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 398 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Buckeye Union High School District (4284) spends $9,255 per pupil, 30% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Buckeye Union High School District (4284) also operates Youngker High School (2,096 students) and Buckeye Union High School (1,841 students) alongside Estrella Foothills 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 Estrella Foothills High School compares
Estrella Foothills 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,255
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buckeye Union High School District (4284), which includes Estrella Foothills High School.
$9,255
Per student
-30%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 42.2%
Federal 11.0%
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 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
- 2,096
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high 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 (~1,592 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 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.
Is Estrella Foothills High School a good school?
Estrella Foothills High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona. 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 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.
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