High school (grades 9-12) · Avondale, AZ
Estrella High School
Federal NCES profile for Estrella High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
The verdict
Estrella High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Avondale · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 138
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Estrella High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Avondale, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040035201898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Estrella High School grew from 113 students in 2022-23 to 129 in 2023-24 (+14.2%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 040035201898 · Avondale, AZ High · SMALL · CHARTER
138 enr · 60.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Oasis High (Continuation) (138 students)
Estrella High School grew from 113 students in 2022-23 to 129 in 2023-24 (+14.2%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Estrella High School compares
Estrella High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 25% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.5% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Estrella High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Estrell (79873) reports $21,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar high schools in Avondale
6 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.
Frequently asked questions about Estrella High School
How many students attend Estrella High School?
Estrella High School has 138 students enrolled. It is a high school in Avondale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 113 (2022-23) → 129 (2023-24), up 16.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Estrella High School?
60.2% of students at Estrella High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estrella High School?
The largest demographic group at Estrella High School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.5% of enrollment, in Avondale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estrella High School?
Estrella High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Estrella High School rank among high schools in Avondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Estrella High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Avondale, 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 Avondale on the city page.
What other schools are in American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Estrell (79873)?
None; American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Estrell (79873) is a single-school charter district, and Estrella High School is its only campus.