- Enrollment
- 2,322
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Phoenix, AZ
Greenway High School
Federal NCES profile for Greenway High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040345000279
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenway High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Arizona schools.
- #33 of 65
- high schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenway High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenway High School ranks #33 of 65 high schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Glendale Union High School District (4285) · Arizona
NCES ID 040345000279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Greenway High School held near 1,376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.8 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 040345000279 · Phoenix, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,318 enr · 19.4:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyslope High School (2,322 students)
Greenway High School held near 1,376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.8 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Greenway High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyslope Hig
Sunnyslope High School
2,322 students
- Apollo High Sc
Apollo High School
2,152 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
1,907 students
- Glendale High
Glendale High School
1,734 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
1,659 students
- This school
Greenway High School
1,318 students
What this shows Greenway High School reports 1,318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greenway High School compares
Greenway 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 36% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,318 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,318
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 72% in Arizona - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.6%
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
$10,875
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
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
193
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
White 38.2%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Greenway High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glendale Union High School District (4285) reports $10,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greenway High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyslope High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apollo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenway High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,734
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,659
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar high schools in Phoenix
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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Arizona Preparatory Academy
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Ombudsman - Charter West
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Skyline Prep High School
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Intelli-School - Paradise Valley
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Think Through Academy
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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 (~1,318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greenway High School
How many students attend Greenway High School?
Greenway High School has 1,318 students enrolled. It is a high school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,348 (2022-23) → 1,376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenway High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenway High School is 19.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenway High School?
30.9% of students at Greenway High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenway High School?
The largest demographic group at Greenway High School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenway High School?
Greenway High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Greenway High School rank among high schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenway High School ranks #33 of 65 high schools in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendale Union High School District (4285)?
Besides Greenway High School, Glendale Union High School District (4285) also operates Sunnyslope High School (2,322 students), Apollo High School (2,152 students), and Independence High School (1,907 students). See the Glendale Union High School District (4285) district page for the complete list.