- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Prescott High School held near 1,466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.1 → 63.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 040673000568 · Prescott, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,497 enr · 22.7:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Granite Mountain Middle School (512 students)
Prescott High School held near 1,466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.1 → 63.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Prescott High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Prescott High School
1,497 students
- Granite Mounta 512
Granite Mountain Middle School
512 students
- Prescott Mile 482
Prescott Mile High Middle School
482 students
- Abia Judd Elem 471
Abia Judd Elementary School
471 students
- Taylor Hicks S 370
Taylor Hicks School
370 students
- Lincoln Elemen 275
Lincoln Elementary School
275 students
What this shows Prescott High School reports 1,497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prescott High School compares
Prescott 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,182
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
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.
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
District finance for Prescott Unified District (4466) reports $10,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~1,497 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,436 (2022-23) → 1,466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.