Enrollment
1,497
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prescott, AZ
Prescott High School
Federal NCES profile for Prescott High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040673000568
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prescott High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Prescott · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Prescott High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prescott High School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Prescott, AZ.
School address
District: Prescott Unified District (4466) · Arizona
NCES ID 040673000568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prescott High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prescott High School
Prescott High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Prescott, Arizona, enrolling 1,497 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 88% of Arizona schools and 34% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.9% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Arizona average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,497 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 90 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Prescott Unified District (4466) spends $9,912 per pupil, 25% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Prescott Unified District (4466) also operates Granite Mountain Middle School (512 students) and Prescott Mile High Middle School (482 students) alongside Prescott 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 Prescott High School compares
Prescott 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 34% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 67% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,497 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,497
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 88% in Arizona - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$9,912
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 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 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Prescott High School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prescott Unified District (4466), which includes Prescott High School.
$9,912
Per student
-25%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.8%
State 26.7%
Federal 12.5%
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 Prescott High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Mountain Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prescott Mile High Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abia Judd Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor Hicks School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prescott High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other 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 (~1,497 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Prescott High School
How many students attend Prescott High School?
Prescott High School has 1,497 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prescott, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prescott High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prescott High School is 22.7:1, which is 34% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prescott High School?
15.9% of students at Prescott High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prescott High School?
The largest demographic group at Prescott High School is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Prescott, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prescott High School?
Prescott High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prescott High School rank among schools in Prescott?
By Resource Investment Index, Prescott High School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Prescott, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Prescott on the city page.
Is Prescott High School a good school?
Prescott High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona. 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 Prescott Unified District (4466)?
Besides Prescott High School, Prescott Unified District (4466) also operates Granite Mountain Middle School (512 students), Prescott Mile High Middle School (482 students), and Abia Judd Elementary School (471 students). See the Prescott Unified District (4466) district page for the complete list.
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