- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gila Bend, AZ
Gila Bend High School
Federal NCES profile for Gila Bend High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040331000256
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gila Bend High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 172
- students enrolled
Gila Bend High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gila Bend Unified District (4238) · Arizona
NCES ID 040331000256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Gila Bend High School grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (+19.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 040331000256 · Gila Bend, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 17.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Gila Bend Elementary (309 students)
Gila Bend High School grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (+19.9%). Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Gila Bend High School compares
Gila Bend 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 107% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 107% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Arizona - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.2%
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
$13,062
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 22.1%
White 5.8%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Gila Bend High School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Gila Bend Unified District (4238) reports $13,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gila Bend High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gila Bend Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gila Bend High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~172 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gila Bend High School
How many students attend Gila Bend High School?
Gila Bend High School has 172 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gila Bend, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gila Bend High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gila Bend High School is 17.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gila Bend High School?
100.0% of students at Gila Bend High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gila Bend High School?
The largest demographic group at Gila Bend High School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.8% of enrollment, in Gila Bend, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gila Bend High School?
Gila Bend High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Gila Bend Unified District (4238)?
Besides Gila Bend High School, Gila Bend Unified District (4238) also operates Gila Bend Elementary (309 students). See the Gila Bend Unified District (4238) district page for the complete list.