- Enrollment
- 3,421
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mesa, AZ
Red Mountain High School
Federal NCES profile for Red Mountain 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 040497001411
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Mountain High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #8 of 13
- high schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Mountain High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Mountain High School ranks #8 of 13 high schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Mesa Unified District (4235) · Arizona
NCES ID 040497001411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Red Mountain High School held near 3,469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 166.0 → 166.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 040497001411 · Mesa, AZ High · LARGE · TRAD
3,379 enr · 20.4:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (3,421 students)
Red Mountain High School held near 3,469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 166.0 → 166.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Red Mountain High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
3,421 students
- This school
Red Mountain High School
3,379 students
- Mesa High Scho
Mesa High School
3,233 students
- Westwood High
Westwood High School
3,135 students
- Dobson High Sc
Dobson High School
2,284 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
1,995 students
What this shows Red Mountain High School reports 3,379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Mountain High School compares
Red Mountain 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 57% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,379 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,379
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 78% in Arizona - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,121
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
147
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Red Mountain High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesa Unified District (4235) reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Mountain High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesa High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dobson High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Mountain High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,233
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,135
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,284
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Mesa
2 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 (~3,379 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Red Mountain High School
How many students attend Red Mountain High School?
Red Mountain High School has 3,379 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mesa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 3,448 (2022-23) → 3,469 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Mountain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Mountain High School is 20.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Mountain High School?
21.0% of students at Red Mountain High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Mountain High School?
The largest demographic group at Red Mountain High School is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Mountain High School?
Red Mountain High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Red Mountain High School rank among high schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Mountain High School ranks #8 of 13 high schools in Mesa, 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 Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesa Unified District (4235)?
Besides Red Mountain High School, Mesa Unified District (4235) also operates Mountain View High School (3,421 students), Mesa High School (3,233 students), and Westwood High School (3,135 students). See the Mesa Unified District (4235) district page for the complete list.