- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Parker, AZ
Parker High School
Federal NCES profile for Parker High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040598000457
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parker High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Parker · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Parker High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parker High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Parker, AZ.
School address
District: Parker Unified School District (4510) · Arizona
NCES ID 040598000457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Parker High School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 040598000457 · Parker, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 17.1:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Blake Primary School (379 students)
Parker High School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Parker High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Parker High School
478 students
- Blake Primary
Blake Primary School
379 students
- Wallace Elemen
Wallace Elementary School
323 students
- Wallace Jr Hig
Wallace Jr High School
299 students
- Le Pera Elemen 191
Le Pera Elementary School
191 students
- Parker Alterna 37
Parker Alternative School
37 students
What this shows Parker High School reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parker High School compares
Parker 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 18% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Arizona - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
69.9%
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
$13,358
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 23.2%
White 18.6%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Parker High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parker Unified School District (4510) reports $13,358 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parker High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wallace Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wallace Jr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Le Pera Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parker Alternative School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Parker High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parker High School
How many students attend Parker High School?
Parker High School has 478 students enrolled. It is a high school in Parker, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker High School is 17.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parker High School?
56.8% of students at Parker High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parker High School?
The largest demographic group at Parker High School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment, in Parker, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parker High School?
Parker High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Parker High School rank among public schools in Parker?
By Resource Investment Index, Parker High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Parker, 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 Parker on the city page.
What other schools are in Parker Unified School District (4510)?
Besides Parker High School, Parker Unified School District (4510) also operates Blake Primary School (379 students), Wallace Elementary School (323 students), and Wallace Jr High School (299 students). See the Parker Unified School District (4510) district page for the complete list.