- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Scottsdale, AZ
Saguaro High School
Federal NCES profile for Saguaro High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040757000659
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saguaro High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Arizona schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Scottsdale · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Saguaro High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saguaro High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Scottsdale, AZ.
School address
District: Scottsdale Unified District (4240) · Arizona
NCES ID 040757000659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Saguaro High School held near 1,423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.8 → 74.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 040757000659 · Scottsdale, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,300 enr · 19.1:1 · 19.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students)
Saguaro High School held near 1,423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.8 → 74.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Saguaro High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Mountai
Desert Mountain High School
1,905 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
1,773 students
- Arcadia High S
Arcadia High School
1,679 students
- This school
Saguaro High School
1,300 students
- Cheyenne Tradi
Cheyenne Traditional School
953 students
- Cocopah Middle
Cocopah Middle School
861 students
What this shows Saguaro High School reports 1,300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saguaro High School compares
Saguaro 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 61% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,300 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,300
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 70% in Arizona - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.0%
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
$11,306
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
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
African American 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Saguaro High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scottsdale Unified District (4240) reports $11,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saguaro High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arcadia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheyenne Traditional School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cocopah Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saguaro High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,773
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,679
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Scottsdale
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 (~1,300 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Saguaro High School
How many students attend Saguaro High School?
Saguaro High School has 1,300 students enrolled. It is a high school in Scottsdale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,466 (2022-23) → 1,423 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saguaro High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saguaro High School is 19.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saguaro High School?
19.0% of students at Saguaro High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saguaro High School?
The largest demographic group at Saguaro High School is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in Scottsdale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saguaro High School?
Saguaro High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Saguaro High School rank among high schools in Scottsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Saguaro High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Scottsdale Unified District (4240)?
Besides Saguaro High School, Scottsdale Unified District (4240) also operates Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students), Chaparral High School (1,773 students), and Arcadia High School (1,679 students). See the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) district page for the complete list.