Enrollment
335
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040644000558
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Pima · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pima High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pima High School
Pima High School is a mid-sized high school in Pima, Arizona, enrolling 335 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 335 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 144 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #73.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (48%) (diversity index 52/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pima Unified District (4220) spends $8,884 per pupil, 32% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pima's high schools, it stands alongside Gila Valley Learning Center (18 students): Pima High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Pima Unified District (4220) also operates Pima Elementary School (500 students) and Pima Junior High School (180 students) alongside Pima 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 Pima High School compares
Pima 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,884
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pima Unified District (4220), which includes Pima High School.
$8,884
Per student
-32%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 70.2%
Federal 15.5%
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 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
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
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 (~335 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pima High School a good school?
Pima High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 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.
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