- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nogales, AZ
Nogales High School
Federal NCES profile for Nogales High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040553000455
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nogales High School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #13 of 13
- public schools in Nogales · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nogales High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nogales High School ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Nogales, AZ.
School address
District: Nogales Unified District (4457) · Arizona
NCES ID 040553000455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Nogales High School held near 1,795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.7 → 71.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 040553000455 · Nogales, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,774 enr · 23.3:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Shadows Middle School (784 students)
Nogales High School held near 1,795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.7 → 71.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Nogales High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Nogales High School
1,774 students
- Desert Shadows
Desert Shadows Middle School
784 students
- Wade Carpenter 547
Wade Carpenter Middle School
547 students
- Francisco Vasq 508
Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School
508 students
- Lincoln Elemen 421
Lincoln Elementary School
421 students
- Mary L Welty E 381
Mary L Welty Elementary School
381 students
What this shows Nogales High School reports 1,774 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nogales High School compares
Nogales 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 37% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 22% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,774 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,774
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 91% in Arizona - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$9,157
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 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.0%
Asian 0.6%
White 0.1%
African American 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, Nogales High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Nogales Unified District (4457) reports $9,157 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nogales High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Shadows Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wade Carpenter Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary L Welty Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nogales High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar high schools in Nogales
1 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 (~1,774 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nogales High School
How many students attend Nogales High School?
Nogales High School has 1,774 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nogales, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,796 (2022-23) → 1,795 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nogales High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nogales High School is 23.3:1, which is 37% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nogales High School?
59.0% of students at Nogales High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nogales High School?
The largest demographic group at Nogales High School is Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment, in Nogales, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nogales High School?
Nogales High School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Nogales High School rank among public schools in Nogales?
By Resource Investment Index, Nogales High School ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Nogales, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Nogales on the city page.
What other schools are in Nogales Unified District (4457)?
Besides Nogales High School, Nogales Unified District (4457) also operates Desert Shadows Middle School (784 students), Wade Carpenter Middle School (547 students), and Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School (508 students). See the Nogales Unified District (4457) district page for the complete list.