- Enrollment
- 2,761
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tempe, AZ
Mcclintock High School
Federal NCES profile for Mcclintock High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040834000794
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcclintock High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #9 of 10
- high schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcclintock High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcclintock High School ranks #9 of 10 high schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: Tempe Union High School District (4287) · Arizona
NCES ID 040834000794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-192 students YoY
Mcclintock High School shrank from 1,949 students in 2022-23 to 1,757 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 89.6 → 90.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-192 students YoY 040834000794 · Tempe, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,781 enr · 20:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Vista High School (2,761 students)
Mcclintock High School shrank from 1,949 students in 2022-23 to 1,757 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE added 89.6 → 90.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Mcclintock High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Vista H
Desert Vista High School
2,761 students
- Corona Del Sol
Corona Del Sol High School
2,600 students
- This school
Mcclintock High School
1,781 students
- Mountain Point
Mountain Pointe High School
1,570 students
- Tempe High Sch
Tempe High School
1,431 students
- Marcos De Niza
Marcos De Niza High School
1,408 students
What this shows Mcclintock High School reports 1,781 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcclintock High School compares
Mcclintock 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 18% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 36% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,781 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,781
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
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
20:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 76% in Arizona - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.1%
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
$11,252
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.4%
White 22.7%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Mcclintock High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tempe Union High School District (4287) reports $11,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcclintock High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Vista High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corona Del Sol High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Pointe High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tempe High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marcos De Niza High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcclintock High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,600
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,408
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Tempe
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,781 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcclintock High School
How many students attend Mcclintock High School?
Mcclintock High School has 1,781 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tempe, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,949 (2022-23) → 1,757 (2023-24), down 192.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcclintock High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcclintock High School is 20:1, which is 18% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcclintock High School?
31.0% of students at Mcclintock High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcclintock High School?
The largest demographic group at Mcclintock High School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcclintock High School?
Mcclintock High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Mcclintock High School rank among high schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcclintock High School ranks #9 of 10 high schools in Tempe, 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 Tempe on the city page.
What other schools are in Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
Besides Mcclintock High School, Tempe Union High School District (4287) also operates Desert Vista High School (2,761 students), Corona Del Sol High School (2,600 students), and Mountain Pointe High School (1,570 students). See the Tempe Union High School District (4287) district page for the complete list.