- Enrollment
- 2,510
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendale, AZ
Ironwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Ironwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040625001315
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ironwood High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #35 of 46
- schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ironwood High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ironwood High School ranks #35 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Arizona
NCES ID 040625001315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Ironwood High School held near 1,885 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.9 → 88.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 040625001315 · Glendale, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,804 enr · 19.8:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High School (2,510 students)
Ironwood High School held near 1,885 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.9 → 88.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Ironwood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
2,510 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
2,026 students
- Sunrise Mounta
Sunrise Mountain High School
1,896 students
- This school
Ironwood High School
1,804 students
- Raymond S. Kel
Raymond S. Kellis
1,691 students
- Peoria High Sc
Peoria High School
1,397 students
What this shows Ironwood High School reports 1,804 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ironwood High School compares
Ironwood 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 25% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,804 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,804
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 75% in Arizona - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.5%
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
$10,026
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 194 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%
White 36.4%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Ironwood High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Peoria Unified School District (4237) reports $10,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ironwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Mountain High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond S. Kellis | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peoria High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ironwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,896
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,804 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ironwood High School
How many students attend Ironwood High School?
Ironwood High School has 1,804 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,922 (2022-23) → 1,885 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ironwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ironwood High School is 19.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ironwood High School?
36.0% of students at Ironwood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ironwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Ironwood High School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ironwood High School?
Ironwood High 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 Ironwood High School rank among schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Ironwood High 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 Peoria Unified School District (4237)?
Besides Ironwood High School, Peoria Unified School District (4237) also operates Liberty High School (2,510 students), Centennial High School (2,026 students), and Sunrise Mountain High School (1,896 students). See the Peoria Unified School District (4237) district page for the complete list.