Enrollment
40
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 040061503545
Northwest Campus — Surprise, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 96
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest Campus compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Northwest Campus reports 40 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 1.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 94% below the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 93% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) spends $74,804 per pupil district-wide, above the Arizona average of $15,070 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.3% from local sources (property taxes), 51.5% from the state, and 1.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northwest Campus compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1.1:1 | ▼ 94% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 10% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
1.1:1
students per teacher
— 94% below state mean
Top 1% in Arizona — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$74,804
per pupil, district-wide
— above Arizona avg of $15,070
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 40 Top 10% in Arizona — larger than 90% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 1.1:1 -94% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040061503545
Student demographics
White 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923), which includes Northwest Campus.
$74,804
Per student
+396%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
+284%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 51.5%
Federal 1.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- —
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Frequently asked questions about Northwest Campus
How many students attend Northwest Campus?
Northwest Campus has 40 students enrolled. It is a high school in SURPRISE, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Campus is 1.1:1, which is 94% lower than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 93% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Campus?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Campus is White at 67.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in SURPRISE, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Campus?
Northwest Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.