- Enrollment
- 2,850
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040633003555
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory shrank from 218 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 14.2 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 040633003555 · Phoenix, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 14.1:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Trevor Browne High School (2,850 students)
Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory shrank from 218 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE held 14.2 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory 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 197
Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory
197 students
What this shows Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory compares
Phoenix Union-Wilson College Preparatory 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,598
- 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.
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Ombudsman - Charter West
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Skyline Prep High School
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Intelli-School - Paradise Valley
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Think Through Academy
Standard public school
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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 (~197 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), down 17.
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 44/100 (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 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.
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.