- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ganado, AZ
Ganado High School
Federal NCES profile for Ganado High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040329000252
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ganado High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ganado · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ganado High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ganado High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ganado, AZ.
School address
District: Ganado Unified School District (4157) · Arizona
NCES ID 040329000252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Ganado High School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 040329000252 · Ganado, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 16.3:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Ganado Middle School (234 students)
Ganado High School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Ganado High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ganado High School
390 students
- Ganado Middle
Ganado Middle School
234 students
- Ganado Interme
Ganado Intermediate School
194 students
- Ganado Primary
Ganado Primary School
162 students
What this shows Ganado High School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ganado High School compares
Ganado 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 39% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Arizona - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,455
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Ganado High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Ganado Unified School District (4157) reports $15,455 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ganado High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganado Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ganado Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ganado Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ganado High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Ganado
1 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.
Similar enrollment (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ganado High School
How many students attend Ganado High School?
Ganado High School has 390 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ganado, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ganado High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ganado High School is 16.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ganado High School?
67.0% of students at Ganado High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ganado High School?
The largest demographic group at Ganado High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 91.3% of enrollment, in Ganado, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ganado High School?
Ganado High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Ganado High School rank among public schools in Ganado?
By Resource Investment Index, Ganado High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ganado, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ganado on the city page.
What other schools are in Ganado Unified School District (4157)?
Besides Ganado High School, Ganado Unified School District (4157) also operates Ganado Middle School (234 students), Ganado Intermediate School (194 students), and Ganado Primary School (162 students). See the Ganado Unified School District (4157) district page for the complete list.