- Enrollment
- 2,850
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Phoenix, AZ
North High School
Federal NCES profile for North High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040633001244
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #9 of 65
- high schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North High School ranks #9 of 65 high schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Phoenix Union High School District (4286) · Arizona
NCES ID 040633001244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-233 students YoY
North High School shrank from 2,135 students in 2022-23 to 1,902 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 112.0 → 101.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-233 students YoY 040633001244 · Phoenix, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,837 enr · 16.4:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Trevor Browne High School (2,850 students)
North High School shrank from 2,135 students in 2022-23 to 1,902 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 112.0 → 101.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
North High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trevor Browne
Trevor Browne High School
2,850 students
- Cesar Chavez H
Cesar Chavez High School
2,598 students
- Maryvale High
Maryvale High School
2,532 students
- South Mountain
South Mountain High School
2,207 students
- Alhambra High
Alhambra High School
2,169 students
- This school
North High School
1,837 students
What this shows North High School reports 1,837 students on the CCD universe file.
How North High School compares
North 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 68% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,837 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,837
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Arizona - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,194
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 212 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.8%
African American 8.7%
White 4.5%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, North High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Phoenix Union High School District (4286) reports $13,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Browne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maryvale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Mountain High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alhambra High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,598
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,532
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Phoenix
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Madison Highland Prep
Standard public school
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Arizona Preparatory Academy
Alternative education program
233 students
Ombudsman - Charter West
Alternative education program
176 students
Skyline Prep High School
Alternative education program
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Intelli-School - Paradise Valley
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Think Through Academy
Standard public school
61 students
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 (~1,837 students)
Frequently asked questions about North High School
How many students attend North High School?
North High School has 1,837 students enrolled. It is a high school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,135 (2022-23) → 1,902 (2023-24), down 233.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North High School is 16.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North High School?
81.0% of students at North High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North High School?
The largest demographic group at North High School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North High School?
North High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 High School rank among high schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, North High School ranks #9 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.
What other schools are in Phoenix Union High School District (4286)?
Besides North High School, Phoenix Union High School District (4286) also operates Trevor Browne High School (2,850 students), Cesar Chavez High School (2,598 students), and Maryvale High School (2,532 students). See the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) district page for the complete list.