- Enrollment
- 2,430
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
North Canyon High School
Federal NCES profile for North Canyon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040593000488
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Canyon High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #28 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Canyon High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Canyon High School ranks #28 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Arizona
NCES ID 040593000488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-100 students YoY
North Canyon High School shrank from 1,842 students in 2022-23 to 1,742 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 88.8 → 86.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-100 students YoY 040593000488 · Phoenix, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,560 enr · 17.7:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinnacle High School (2,430 students)
North Canyon High School shrank from 1,842 students in 2022-23 to 1,742 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 88.8 → 86.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
North Canyon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinnacle High
Pinnacle High School
2,430 students
- Paradise Valle
Paradise Valley High School
1,900 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,767 students
- This school
North Canyon High School
1,560 students
- Shadow Mountai
Shadow Mountain High School
1,080 students
- Mountain Trail 835
Mountain Trail Middle School
835 students
What this shows North Canyon High School reports 1,560 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Canyon High School compares
North Canyon 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 9% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,560 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,560
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Arizona - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,848
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
231
in-school suspensions + 196 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.9%
White 19.6%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, North Canyon High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) reports $11,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Canyon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paradise Valley High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Mountain High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Trail Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Canyon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~1,560 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Canyon High School
How many students attend North Canyon High School?
North Canyon High School has 1,560 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,842 (2022-23) → 1,742 (2023-24), down 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Canyon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Canyon High School is 17.7:1, which is 4% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Canyon High School?
44.0% of students at North Canyon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Canyon High School?
The largest demographic group at North Canyon High School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.9% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Canyon High School?
North Canyon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 North Canyon High School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, North Canyon High School ranks #28 of 179 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 schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)?
Besides North Canyon High School, Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) also operates Pinnacle High School (2,430 students), Paradise Valley High School (1,900 students), and Horizon High School (1,767 students). See the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) district page for the complete list.