Enrollment
162
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Manuel, AZ
San Manuel High School
Federal NCES profile for San Manuel High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040457000366
👥 S:T ratio 57
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Manuel High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in San Manuel · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
San Manuel High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Manuel High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in San Manuel, AZ.
School address
District: Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District (4439) · Arizona
NCES ID 040457000366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.5%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Manuel High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Manuel High School
San Manuel High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in San Manuel, Arizona, enrolling 162 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, San Manuel High School is leaner than roughly 90% of Arizona schools and 36% under the state's 17:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 162 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 90 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (24%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 108 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 33.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 102 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 162 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District (4439) also operates First Avenue Elementary School (219 students) and San Manuel Jr. High School (92 students) alongside San Manuel 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 San Manuel High School compares
San Manuel 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 36% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 34% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 10% in Arizona - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.6%
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
$12,698
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 108 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 40.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 63.0 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 72.8%
White 23.5%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, San Manuel High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District (4439), which includes San Manuel High School.
$12,698
Per student
-3%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 47.0%
Federal 33.0%
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 San Manuel High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Avenue Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Manuel Jr. High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Manuel High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~162 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about San Manuel High School
How many students attend San Manuel High School?
San Manuel High School has 162 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Manuel, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Manuel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at San Manuel High School is 10.8:1, which is 36% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Manuel High School?
64.5% of students at San Manuel High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Manuel High School?
The largest demographic group at San Manuel High School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment, in San Manuel, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Manuel High School?
San Manuel High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 San Manuel High School rank among public schools in San Manuel?
By Resource Investment Index, San Manuel High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in San Manuel, 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 San Manuel on the city page.
Is San Manuel High School a good school?
San Manuel High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Arizona schools. 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 Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District (4439)?
Besides San Manuel High School, Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District (4439) also operates First Avenue Elementary School (219 students) and San Manuel Jr. High School (92 students). See the Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District (4439) district page for the complete list.
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