- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pinon, AZ
Pinon High School
Federal NCES profile for Pinon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040002301524
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinon High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pinon · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinon High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinon High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pinon, AZ.
School address
District: Pinon Unified District (4390) · Arizona
NCES ID 040002301524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Pinon High School shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 040002301524 · Pinon, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 15.8:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinon Elementary School (439 students)
Pinon High School shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Pinon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinon Elementa
Pinon Elementary School
439 students
- This school
Pinon High School
348 students
- Pinon Accelera
Pinon Accelerated Middle School
232 students
What this shows Pinon High School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinon High School compares
Pinon High School 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 59% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Arizona - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.4%
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
$22,666
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 98.3%
Two or More 1.1%
White 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.4, Pinon High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Pinon Unified District (4390) reports $22,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinon Accelerated Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pinon High School
How many students attend Pinon High School?
Pinon High School has 348 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pinon, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinon High School is 15.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% higher 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 Pinon High School?
76.8% of students at Pinon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinon High School?
The largest demographic group at Pinon High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.3% of enrollment, in Pinon, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinon High School?
Pinon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Pinon High School rank among public schools in Pinon?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinon High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pinon, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pinon Unified District (4390)?
Besides Pinon High School, Pinon Unified District (4390) also operates Pinon Elementary School (439 students) and Pinon Accelerated Middle School (232 students). See the Pinon Unified District (4390) district page for the complete list.