Enrollment
1,471
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Phoenix, AZ
Moon Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Moon Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040345000280
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moon Valley High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #54 of 65
- high schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Moon Valley High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moon Valley High School ranks #54 of 65 high schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Glendale Union High School District (4285) · Arizona
NCES ID 040345000280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moon Valley High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moon Valley High School
Moon Valley High School is a large high school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 1,471 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,471 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 79 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #44.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (27%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Glendale Union High School District (4285) spends $10,022 per pupil, 24% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 566 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,471 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Phoenix's high schools, it stands alongside Madison Highland Prep (510 students): Moon Valley High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Glendale Union High School District (4285) also operates Sunnyslope High School (2,322 students) and Apollo High School (2,152 students) alongside Moon Valley High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Moon Valley High School compares
Moon Valley High School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 17% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,471 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,471
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 74% in Arizona - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.8%
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
$10,022
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
334
in-school suspensions + 232 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.1%
White 27.3%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Moon Valley High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glendale Union High School District (4285), which includes Moon Valley High School.
$10,022
Per student
-24%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 49.0%
Federal 15.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Moon Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyslope High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apollo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moon Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,322
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,734
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,659
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar high schools in Phoenix
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Madison Highland Prep
Standard public school
510 students
Arizona Preparatory Academy
Alternative education program
233 students
Ombudsman - Charter West
Alternative education program
176 students
Skyline Prep High School
Alternative education program
167 students
Intelli-School - Paradise Valley
Alternative education program
63 students
Think Through Academy
Standard public school
61 students
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Moon Valley High School
How many students attend Moon Valley High School?
Moon Valley High School has 1,471 students enrolled. It is a high school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moon Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moon Valley High School is 19.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moon Valley High School?
40.0% of students at Moon Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moon Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Moon Valley High School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moon Valley High School?
Moon Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Moon Valley High School rank among high schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Moon Valley High School ranks #54 of 65 high schools in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix on the city page.
Is Moon Valley High School a good school?
Moon Valley High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Glendale Union High School District (4285)?
Besides Moon Valley High School, Glendale Union High School District (4285) also operates Sunnyslope High School (2,322 students), Apollo High School (2,152 students), and Independence High School (1,907 students). See the Glendale Union High School District (4285) district page for the complete list.
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