Enrollment
1,215
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sahuarita, AZ
Sahuarita High School
Federal NCES profile for Sahuarita High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040730000626
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sahuarita High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Sahuarita · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sahuarita High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sahuarita High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Sahuarita, AZ.
School address
District: Sahuarita Unified District (4411) · Arizona
NCES ID 040730000626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sahuarita High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sahuarita High School
Sahuarita High School is a large high school in Sahuarita, Arizona, enrolling 1,215 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,215 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 133 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #124, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (31%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 486 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sahuarita Unified District (4411) spends $8,583 per pupil, 35% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sahuarita's high schools, it stands alongside Walden Grove High School (1,151 students): Sahuarita High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19:1 vs 16.7:1).
Sahuarita Unified District (4411) also operates Anza Trail (1,210 students) and Walden Grove High School (1,151 students) alongside Sahuarita High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sahuarita High School compares
Sahuarita High School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 42% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,215 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,215
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.9%
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
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 69% in Arizona - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$8,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.1%
White 30.9%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Sahuarita High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sahuarita Unified District (4411), which includes Sahuarita High School.
$8,583
Per student
-35%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 43.6%
Federal 13.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sahuarita High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anza Trail | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walden Grove High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wrightson Ridge K-8 School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Copper View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sahuarita Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sahuarita High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Sahuarita
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,215 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sahuarita High School
How many students attend Sahuarita High School?
Sahuarita High School has 1,215 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sahuarita, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sahuarita High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sahuarita High School is 19:1, which is 12% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sahuarita High School?
27.9% of students at Sahuarita High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sahuarita High School?
The largest demographic group at Sahuarita High School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment, in Sahuarita, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sahuarita High School?
Sahuarita High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sahuarita High School rank among public schools in Sahuarita?
By Resource Investment Index, Sahuarita High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Sahuarita, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sahuarita on the city page.
Is Sahuarita High School a good school?
Sahuarita High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sahuarita Unified District (4411)?
Besides Sahuarita High School, Sahuarita Unified District (4411) also operates Anza Trail (1,210 students), Walden Grove High School (1,151 students), and Wrightson Ridge K-8 School (864 students). See the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) district page for the complete list.
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