- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040301000231
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 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 24/100 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
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Flowing Wells High School held near 1,708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 83.4 → 81.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 040301000231 · Tucson, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,742 enr · 21:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Flowing Wells Junior High School (758 students)
Flowing Wells High School held near 1,708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 83.4 → 81.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Flowing Wells High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Flowing Wells High School
1,742 students
- Flowing Wells
Flowing Wells Junior High School
758 students
- Douglas Elemen 503
Douglas Elementary School
503 students
- J Robert Hendr 457
J Robert Hendricks Elementary School
457 students
- Centennial Ele 434
Centennial Elementary School
434 students
- Laguna Element 410
Laguna Elementary School
410 students
What this shows Flowing Wells High School reports 1,742 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flowing Wells High School compares
Flowing Wells 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,617
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
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.
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
District finance for Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) reports $10,617 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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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 (~1,742 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,694 (2022-23) → 1,708 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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 24/100 (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 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.
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.