- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tucson, AZ
Project More High School
Federal NCES profile for Project More High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040880001508
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Project More High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Project More High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Project More High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880001508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Project More High School grew from 23 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (+100.0%).
Teacher FTE added 8.4 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 040880001508 · Tucson, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
61 enr · 7.6:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Project More High School grew from 23 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (+100.0%). Teacher FTE added 8.4 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Project More High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tucson Magnet
Tucson Magnet High School
2,938 students
- Pueblo High Sc
Pueblo High School
1,821 students
- Cholla High Sc
Cholla High School
1,575 students
- Sahuaro High S
Sahuaro High School
1,250 students
- Catalina Onlin
Catalina Online Learning Experience
1,184 students
- This school 61
Project More High School
61 students
What this shows Project More High School reports 61 students on the CCD universe file.
How Project More High School compares
Project More 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 | 7.6:1 | ▼ 55% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 17% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 4% in Arizona - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.6%
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
$13,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 61 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.5%
White 14.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.2%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Project More High School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Tucson Unified District (4403) reports $13,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Project More High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pueblo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cholla High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sahuaro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Project More High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Tucson
3 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 (~61 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Project More High School
How many students attend Project More High School?
Project More High School has 61 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 23 (2022-23) → 46 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Project More High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Project More High School is 7.6:1, which is 55% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 52% 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 Project More High School?
56.5% of students at Project More High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Project More High School?
The largest demographic group at Project More High School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Project More High School?
Project More High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Project More High School rank among high schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Project More High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Tucson Unified District (4403)?
Besides Project More High School, Tucson Unified District (4403) also operates Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students), Pueblo High School (1,821 students), and Cholla High School (1,575 students). See the Tucson Unified District (4403) district page for the complete list.