- Enrollment
- 1,758
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oro Valley, AZ
Ironwood Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Ironwood Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040068002198
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ironwood Ridge High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Oro Valley · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ironwood Ridge High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ironwood Ridge High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Oro Valley, AZ.
School address
District: Amphitheater Unified District (4406) · Arizona
NCES ID 040068002198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Ironwood Ridge High School held near 1,562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.4 → 67.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 040068002198 · Oro Valley, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,539 enr · 21.4:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon Del Oro High School (1,758 students)
Ironwood Ridge High School held near 1,562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.4 → 67.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Ironwood Ridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon Del Oro
Canyon Del Oro High School
1,758 students
- This school
Ironwood Ridge High School
1,539 students
- Amphitheater H
Amphitheater High School
996 students
- Lawrence W Cro
Lawrence W Cross Middle School
827 students
- Richard B Wils
Richard B Wilson Jr School
770 students
- Coronado K-8 S 561
Coronado K-8 School
561 students
What this shows Ironwood Ridge High School reports 1,539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ironwood Ridge High School compares
Ironwood Ridge 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 75% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,539 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,539
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 83% in Arizona - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.5%
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
$12,104
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 3.2%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Ironwood Ridge High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amphitheater Unified District (4406) reports $12,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ironwood Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Del Oro High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amphitheater High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence W Cross Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard B Wilson Jr School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coronado K-8 School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ironwood Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ironwood Ridge High School
How many students attend Ironwood Ridge High School?
Ironwood Ridge High School has 1,539 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oro Valley, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,556 (2022-23) → 1,562 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ironwood Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ironwood Ridge High School is 21.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ironwood Ridge High School?
12.0% of students at Ironwood Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ironwood Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Ironwood Ridge High School is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Oro Valley, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ironwood Ridge High School?
Ironwood Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Ridge High School rank among public schools in Oro Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Ironwood Ridge High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Oro Valley, 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 Oro Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Amphitheater Unified District (4406)?
Besides Ironwood Ridge High School, Amphitheater Unified District (4406) also operates Canyon Del Oro High School (1,758 students), Amphitheater High School (996 students), and Lawrence W Cross Middle School (827 students). See the Amphitheater Unified District (4406) district page for the complete list.