- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Teec Nos Pos, AZ
Red Mesa High School
Federal NCES profile for Red Mesa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040687000142
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Mesa High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Teec Nos Pos · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Mesa High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Mesa High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Teec Nos Pos, AZ.
School address
District: Red Mesa Unified District (4159) · Arizona
NCES ID 040687000142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Red Mesa High School held near 171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 040687000142 · Teec Nos Pos, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 12.7:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Mesa Elementary School (124 students)
Red Mesa High School held near 171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Red Mesa High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Red Mesa High School
140 students
- Red Mesa Eleme
Red Mesa Elementary School
124 students
- Red Mesa Junio
Red Mesa Junior High School
75 students
- Round Rock Ele
Round Rock Elementary School
71 students
- Red Valley/Cov 17
Red Valley/Cove High School
17 students
What this shows Red Mesa High School reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Mesa High School compares
Red Mesa 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 25% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 17% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
140
Bigger than 14% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 19% in Arizona - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
97.1%
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
$27,281
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 140 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
American Indian / Alaska Native 98.6%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Red Mesa High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Red Mesa Unified District (4159) reports $27,281 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Mesa High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Mesa Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Mesa Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Round Rock Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Valley/Cove High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Mesa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Teec Nos Pos
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 (~140 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Red Mesa High School
How many students attend Red Mesa High School?
Red Mesa High School has 140 students enrolled. It is a high school in Teec Nos Pos, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 171 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Mesa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Mesa High School is 12.7:1, which is 25% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 19% 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 Red Mesa High School?
56.5% of students at Red Mesa High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Mesa High School?
The largest demographic group at Red Mesa High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.6% of enrollment, in Teec Nos Pos, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Mesa High School?
Red Mesa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Red Mesa High School rank among public schools in Teec Nos Pos?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Mesa High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Teec Nos Pos, 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 Red Mesa Unified District (4159)?
Besides Red Mesa High School, Red Mesa Unified District (4159) also operates Red Mesa Elementary School (124 students), Red Mesa Junior High School (75 students), and Round Rock Elementary School (71 students). See the Red Mesa Unified District (4159) district page for the complete list.