- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pima, AZ
Pima High School
Federal NCES profile for Pima High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040644000558
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pima High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Pima · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pima High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pima High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pima, AZ.
School address
District: Pima Unified District (4220) · Arizona
NCES ID 040644000558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Pima High School held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 040644000558 · Pima, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 15.2:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Pima Elementary School (500 students)
Pima High School held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Pima High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pima Elementar
Pima Elementary School
500 students
- This school
Pima High School
335 students
- Pima Junior Hi 180
Pima Junior High School
180 students
- Gila Valley Le 18
Gila Valley Learning Center
18 students
What this shows Pima High School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pima High School compares
Pima 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 51% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Arizona - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$9,612
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 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.9%
Hispanic or Latino 48.4%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Pima High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Pima Unified District (4220) reports $9,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pima High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pima Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pima Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gila Valley Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pima High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Pima
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~335 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pima High School
How many students attend Pima High School?
Pima High School has 335 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pima, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pima High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pima High School is 15.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 3% 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 Pima High School?
23.9% of students at Pima High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pima High School?
The largest demographic group at Pima High School is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Pima, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pima High School?
Pima High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Pima High School rank among public schools in Pima?
By Resource Investment Index, Pima High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pima, 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 Pima on the city page.
What other schools are in Pima Unified District (4220)?
Besides Pima High School, Pima Unified District (4220) also operates Pima Elementary School (500 students), Pima Junior High School (180 students), and Gila Valley Learning Center (18 students). See the Pima Unified District (4220) district page for the complete list.