- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendale, AZ
Highland Lakes School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Lakes School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040775001873
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Lakes School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #35 of 46
- schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Lakes School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Lakes School ranks #35 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Arizona
NCES ID 040775001873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Highland Lakes School held near 1,065 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.5 → 64.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 040775001873 · Glendale, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,091 enr · 17:1 · 18.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students)
Highland Lakes School held near 1,065 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.5 → 64.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Highland Lakes School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High School
2,823 students
- Sandra Day O'c
Sandra Day O'connor High School
2,658 students
- Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek High School
2,221 students
- Deer Valley Hi
Deer Valley High School
1,707 students
- Barry Goldwate
Barry Goldwater High School
1,602 students
- This school 1,091
Highland Lakes School
1,091 students
What this shows Highland Lakes School reports 1,091 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Lakes School compares
Highland Lakes 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 0% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 63% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,091 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,091
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 54% in Arizona - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$10,940
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 546 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 4.8%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Highland Lakes School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Valley Unified District (4246) reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Lakes School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandra Day O'connor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barry Goldwater High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Lakes School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,221
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Glendale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~1,091 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Lakes School
How many students attend Highland Lakes School?
Highland Lakes School has 1,091 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,069 (2022-23) → 1,065 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Lakes School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Lakes School is 17:1, which is 0% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Lakes School?
18.0% of students at Highland Lakes School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Lakes School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Lakes School is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Lakes School?
Highland Lakes School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Highland Lakes School rank among schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Lakes School ranks #35 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)?
Besides Highland Lakes School, Deer Valley Unified District (4246) also operates Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students), Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students), and Boulder Creek High School (2,221 students). See the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) district page for the complete list.