- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Morenci, AZ
Morenci High School
Federal NCES profile for Morenci High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040532000441
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morenci High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 361
- students enrolled
School address
District: Morenci Unified District (4230) · Arizona
NCES ID 040532000441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Morenci High School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 040532000441 · Morenci, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 17.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Metcalf Elementary School (777 students)
Morenci High School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Morenci High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Metcalf Elemen
Metcalf Elementary School
777 students
- Fairbanks Midd
Fairbanks Middle School
398 students
- This school
Morenci High School
361 students
What this shows Morenci High School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morenci High School compares
Morenci 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 63% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$11,633
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.4%
White 24.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.4%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Morenci High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Morenci Unified District (4230) reports $11,633 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morenci High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metcalf Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Fairbanks Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Morenci High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Morenci High School
How many students attend Morenci High School?
Morenci High School has 361 students enrolled. It is a high school in Morenci, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morenci High School?
17.8% of students at Morenci High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morenci High School?
The largest demographic group at Morenci High School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.4% of enrollment, in Morenci, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morenci High School?
Morenci High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: 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 Morenci Unified District (4230)?
Besides Morenci High School, Morenci Unified District (4230) also operates Metcalf Elementary School (777 students) and Fairbanks Middle School (398 students). See the Morenci Unified District (4230) district page for the complete list.