- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040730000626
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 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 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Sahuarita · Resource Index
- 14
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Sahuarita High School held near 1,181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.9 → 58.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 040730000626 · Sahuarita, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,215 enr · 19:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Anza Trail (1,210 students)
Sahuarita High School held near 1,181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.9 → 58.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sahuarita High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sahuarita High School
1,215 students
- Anza Trail
Anza Trail
1,210 students
- Walden Grove H
Walden Grove High School
1,151 students
- Wrightson Ridg
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School
864 students
- Copper View El
Copper View Elementary School
557 students
- Sahuarita Midd
Sahuarita Middle School
498 students
What this shows Sahuarita High School reports 1,215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sahuarita High School compares
Sahuarita 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 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$8,786
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
Counselors2.5 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.
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
District finance for Sahuarita Unified District (4411) reports $8,786 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,151
- 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.
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 (~1,215 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,146 (2022-23) → 1,181 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
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 14/100 (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 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.
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.