- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Safford, AZ
Mt Graham High School
Federal NCES profile for Mt Graham High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040724000527
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Graham High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Safford · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt Graham High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Graham High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Safford, AZ.
School address
District: Safford Unified District (4218) · Arizona
NCES ID 040724000527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Mt Graham High School grew from 58 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (+55.2%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 040724000527 · Safford, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
86 enr · 17.2:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Safford High School (828 students)
Mt Graham High School grew from 58 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (+55.2%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Mt Graham High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Safford High S
Safford High School
828 students
- Ruth Powell El
Ruth Powell Elementary School
575 students
- Dorothy Stinso
Dorothy Stinson School
539 students
- Lafe Nelson Sc
Lafe Nelson School
471 students
- Safford Middle
Safford Middle School
375 students
- This school 86
Mt Graham High School
86 students
What this shows Mt Graham High School reports 86 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Graham High School compares
Mt Graham High School is a growing 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 21% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 86 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
86
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Arizona - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,262
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 86 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.3%
White 43.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Mt Graham High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Safford Unified District (4218) reports $10,262 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt Graham High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruth Powell Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Stinson School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafe Nelson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Safford Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Graham High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~86 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mt Graham High School
How many students attend Mt Graham High School?
Mt Graham High School has 86 students enrolled. It is a high school in Safford, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 90 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Graham High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Graham High School is 17.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt Graham High School?
58.6% of students at Mt Graham High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Graham High School?
The largest demographic group at Mt Graham High School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment, in Safford, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Graham High School?
Mt Graham High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mt Graham High School rank among high schools in Safford?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Graham High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Safford, 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 Safford on the city page.
What other schools are in Safford Unified District (4218)?
Besides Mt Graham High School, Safford Unified District (4218) also operates Safford High School (828 students), Ruth Powell Elementary School (575 students), and Dorothy Stinson School (539 students). See the Safford Unified District (4218) district page for the complete list.