- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Flagstaff, AZ
Ponderosa High School
Federal NCES profile for Ponderosa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040016302429
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ponderosa High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Flagstaff · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 85
- students enrolled
Ponderosa High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ponderosa High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Flagstaff, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040016302429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Ponderosa High School grew from 59 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (+28.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.5 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 040016302429 · Flagstaff, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
85 enr · 28.3:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Tse'yaato' High School (42 students)
Ponderosa High School grew from 59 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (+28.8%). Teacher FTE lost 3.5 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Ponderosa High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ponderosa High School
85 students
- Tse'yaato' Hig
Tse'yaato' High School
42 students
- Ccasd Online I 20
Ccasd Online Instruction
20 students
What this shows Ponderosa High School reports 85 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ponderosa High School compares
Ponderosa High School is a growing 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 | 28.3:1 | ▲ 66% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
85
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
28.3:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 98% in Arizona - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$20,664
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 45.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 35.3%
White 17.6%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Ponderosa High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Coconino County Accommodation School District (10386) reports $20,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ponderosa High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tse'yaato' High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ccasd Online Instruction | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ponderosa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Flagstaff
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 (~85 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ponderosa High School
How many students attend Ponderosa High School?
Ponderosa High School has 85 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flagstaff, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 59 (2022-23) → 76 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa High School is 28.3:1, which is 66% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ponderosa High School?
The largest demographic group at Ponderosa High School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment, in Flagstaff, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ponderosa High School?
Ponderosa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ponderosa High School rank among public schools in Flagstaff?
By Resource Investment Index, Ponderosa High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Flagstaff, 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 Flagstaff on the city page.
What other schools are in Coconino County Accommodation School District (10386)?
Besides Ponderosa High School, Coconino County Accommodation School District (10386) also operates Tse'yaato' High School (42 students) and Ccasd Online Instruction (20 students). See the Coconino County Accommodation School District (10386) district page for the complete list.