Enrollment
1,742
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Tucson, AZ
Flowing Wells High School
Federal NCES profile for Flowing Wells High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040301000231
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flowing Wells High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #37 of 38
- high schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Flowing Wells High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flowing Wells High School ranks #37 of 38 high schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) · Arizona
NCES ID 040301000231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Flowing Wells High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Flowing Wells High School
Flowing Wells High School is a higher-need, large high school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 1,742 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.9% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,742 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (21%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) spends $9,504 per pupil, 28% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 89 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Tucson's high schools, it stands alongside Mica Mountain High (1,319 students): Flowing Wells High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21:1 vs 20.9:1).
Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) also operates Flowing Wells Junior High School (758 students) and Douglas Elementary School (503 students) alongside Flowing Wells 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 Flowing Wells High School compares
Flowing Wells 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 24% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▲ 5% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,742 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,742
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 81% in Arizona - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.2%
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
$9,504
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 185 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 89 expulsions.
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 72.6%
White 21.0%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Flowing Wells High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flowing Wells Unified District (4405), which includes Flowing Wells High School.
$9,504
Per student
-28%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 46.7%
Federal 21.6%
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 Flowing Wells High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowing Wells Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J Robert Hendricks Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laguna Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flowing Wells High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Tucson
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mica Mountain High
Standard public school
1,319 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Innovation Tech High School
Standard public school
333 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Project More High School
Alternative education program
61 students 7.6:1 students per teacher
Jted Innovative Learning Center @ the Bridges
Vocational / career-technical school
3 students
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 (~1,742 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Flowing Wells High School
How many students attend Flowing Wells High School?
Flowing Wells High School has 1,742 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tucson, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flowing Wells High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flowing Wells High School is 21:1, which is 24% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Flowing Wells High School?
50.9% of students at Flowing Wells High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flowing Wells High School?
The largest demographic group at Flowing Wells High School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flowing Wells High School?
Flowing Wells High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Flowing Wells High School rank among high schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Flowing Wells High School ranks #37 of 38 high schools in Tucson, 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 Tucson on the city page.
Is Flowing Wells High School a good school?
Flowing Wells High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)?
Besides Flowing Wells High School, Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) also operates Flowing Wells Junior High School (758 students), Douglas Elementary School (503 students), and J Robert Hendricks Elementary School (457 students). See the Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) district page for the complete list.
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