- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Carlos, AZ
San Carlos Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for San Carlos Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040696002788
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Carlos Alternative High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in San Carlos · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 37
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, San Carlos Alternative High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in San Carlos, AZ.
School address
District: San Carlos Unified District (4210) · Arizona
NCES ID 040696002788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
San Carlos Alternative High School shrank from 47 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (-44.7%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 040696002788 · San Carlos, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · 55.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Rice Elementary School (673 students)
San Carlos Alternative High School shrank from 47 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (-44.7%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
San Carlos Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rice Elementar
Rice Elementary School
673 students
- San Carlos Hig
San Carlos High School
433 students
- San Carlos Mid
San Carlos Middle School
295 students
- This school 37
San Carlos Alternative High School
37 students
What this shows San Carlos Alternative High School reports 37 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Carlos Alternative High School compares
San Carlos Alternative High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 14% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$18,367
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 100.0%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, San Carlos Alternative High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for San Carlos Unified District (4210) reports $18,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Carlos Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| San Carlos High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| San Carlos Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to San Carlos Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about San Carlos Alternative High School
How many students attend San Carlos Alternative High School?
San Carlos Alternative High School has 37 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Carlos, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 47 (2022-23) → 26 (2023-24), down 21.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Carlos Alternative High School?
55.3% of students at San Carlos Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Carlos Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at San Carlos Alternative High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 100.0% of enrollment, in San Carlos, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Carlos Alternative High School?
San Carlos Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does San Carlos Alternative High School rank among public schools in San Carlos?
By Resource Investment Index, San Carlos Alternative High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in San Carlos, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in San Carlos Unified District (4210)?
Besides San Carlos Alternative High School, San Carlos Unified District (4210) also operates Rice Elementary School (673 students), San Carlos High School (433 students), and San Carlos Middle School (295 students). See the San Carlos Unified District (4210) district page for the complete list.