- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Safford, AZ
Safford High School
Federal NCES profile for Safford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040724000624
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Safford High School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Safford · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Safford High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Safford High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Safford, AZ.
School address
District: Safford Unified District (4218) · Arizona
NCES ID 040724000624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Safford High School held near 846 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 040724000624 · Safford, AZ High · MID · TRAD
828 enr · 29.6:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruth Powell Elementary School (575 students)
Safford High School held near 846 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Safford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Safford High School
828 students
- Ruth Powell El
Ruth Powell Elementary School
575 students
- Dorothy Stinso
Dorothy Stinson School
539 students
- Lafe Nelson Sc
Lafe Nelson School
471 students
- Safford Middle
Safford Middle School
375 students
- Mt Graham High 86
Mt Graham High School
86 students
What this shows Safford High School reports 828 students on the CCD universe file.
How Safford High School compares
Safford 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 | 29.6:1 | ▲ 74% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 42% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
828
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
29.6:1
students per teacher
- 74% above state mean
Top 98% in Arizona - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$10,262
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.0%
White 39.3%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Safford High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Safford Unified District (4218) reports $10,262 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Safford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Powell Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Stinson School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafe Nelson School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Safford Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Graham High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Safford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~828 students)
Frequently asked questions about Safford High School
How many students attend Safford High School?
Safford High School has 828 students enrolled. It is a high school in Safford, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 836 (2022-23) → 846 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Safford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Safford High School is 29.6:1, which is 74% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 89% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Safford High School?
28.0% of students at Safford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Safford High School?
The largest demographic group at Safford High School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment, in Safford, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Safford High School?
Safford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower 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 Safford High School rank among high schools in Safford?
By Resource Investment Index, Safford High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Safford, 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 Safford on the city page.
What other schools are in Safford Unified District (4218)?
Besides Safford High School, Safford Unified District (4218) also operates Ruth Powell Elementary School (575 students), Dorothy Stinson School (539 students), and Lafe Nelson School (471 students). See the Safford Unified District (4218) district page for the complete list.