Enrollment
197
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040633003555
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #25 of 65
- high schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory has class sizes smaller than 71% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory ranks #25 of 65 high schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Phoenix Union High School District (4286) · Arizona
NCES ID 040633003555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory
Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 197 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 197 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 124 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 197 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's high schools, it stands alongside Madison Highland Prep (510 students): Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Phoenix Union High School District (4286) also operates Trevor Browne High School (2,850 students) and Cesar Chavez High School (2,598 students) alongside Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory.
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 Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory compares
Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 51% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Arizona - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.3%
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
$11,816
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 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 92.9%
African American 3.6%
White 3.0%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Phoenix Union High School District (4286), which includes Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory.
$11,816
Per student
-10%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.9%
State 24.1%
Federal 18.0%
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 Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alhambra High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,850
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
510 students
Arizona Preparatory Academy
Alternative education program
233 students
Ombudsman - Charter West
Alternative education program
176 students
Skyline Prep High School
Alternative education program
167 students
Intelli-School - Paradise Valley
Alternative education program
63 students
Think Through Academy
Standard public school
61 students
Similar high 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 (~197 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory
How many students attend Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory?
Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory has 197 students enrolled. It is a high school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory is 14.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% lower 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 Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory?
72.9% of students at Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 92.9% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory?
Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory rank among high schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory ranks #25 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.
Is Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory a good school?
Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Arizona schools. 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 Phoenix Union High School District (4286)?
Besides Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory, 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.
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