- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Joseph City, AZ
Joseph City High School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040401000322
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph City High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Arizona schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 128
- students enrolled
Joseph City High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Joseph City Unified District (4388) · Arizona
NCES ID 040401000322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Joseph City High School shrank from 137 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE held 13.7 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 040401000322 · Joseph City, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
128 enr · 9.8:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Joseph City Elementary School (190 students)
Joseph City High School shrank from 137 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE held 13.7 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Joseph City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Joseph City El
Joseph City Elementary School
190 students
- This school
Joseph City High School
128 students
- Joseph City Ju
Joseph City Junior High School
97 students
What this shows Joseph City High School reports 128 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph City High School compares
Joseph City High School is a shrinking 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 42% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 52% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 128 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
128
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 8% in Arizona - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$16,679
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 128 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.2%
Two or More 10.2%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Joseph City High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Joseph City Unified District (4388) reports $16,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph City Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph City Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~128 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph City High School
How many students attend Joseph City High School?
Joseph City High School has 128 students enrolled. It is a high school in Joseph City, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph City High School is 9.8:1, which is 42% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph City High School?
23.4% of students at Joseph City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph City High School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph City High School is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Joseph City, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph City High School?
Joseph City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Joseph City Unified District (4388)?
Besides Joseph City High School, Joseph City Unified District (4388) also operates Joseph City Elementary School (190 students) and Joseph City Junior High School (97 students). See the Joseph City Unified District (4388) district page for the complete list.