Enrollment
381
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Douglas, AZ
Paul H Huber Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Paul H Huber Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040253000185
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul H Huber Jr High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #2 of 13
- public schools in Douglas · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul H Huber Jr High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul H Huber Jr High School ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Douglas, AZ.
School address
District: Douglas Unified District (4174) · Arizona
NCES ID 040253000185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paul H Huber Jr High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paul H Huber Jr High School
Paul H Huber Jr High School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Douglas, Arizona, enrolling 381 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 294 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #143.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Douglas Unified District (4174) spends $9,602 per pupil, 27% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Douglas Unified District (4174) also operates Douglas High School (1,288 students) and Joe Carlson Elementary School (410 students) alongside Paul H Huber Jr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Paul H Huber Jr High School compares
Paul H Huber Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 45% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 57% in Arizona - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
67.5%
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
$9,602
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.6%
White 1.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Paul H Huber Jr High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas Unified District (4174), which includes Paul H Huber Jr High School.
$9,602
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.2%
State 64.6%
Federal 23.2%
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.
How Paul H Huber Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joe Carlson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevenson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray Borane Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clawson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul H Huber Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Paul H Huber Jr High School
How many students attend Paul H Huber Jr High School?
Paul H Huber Jr High School has 381 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Douglas, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul H Huber Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul H Huber Jr High School is 17.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paul H Huber Jr High School?
70.0% of students at Paul H Huber Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul H Huber Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Paul H Huber Jr High School is Hispanic or Latino at 96.6% of enrollment, in Douglas, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul H Huber Jr High School?
Paul H Huber Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paul H Huber Jr High School rank among public schools in Douglas?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul H Huber Jr High School ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Douglas, 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 Douglas on the city page.
Is Paul H Huber Jr High School a good school?
Paul H Huber Jr High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Douglas Unified District (4174)?
Besides Paul H Huber Jr High School, Douglas Unified District (4174) also operates Douglas High School (1,288 students), Joe Carlson Elementary School (410 students), and Stevenson Elementary School (392 students). See the Douglas Unified District (4174) district page for the complete list.
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