- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 62/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Eloy, AZ
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School
Federal NCES profile for Santa Cruz Valley Union 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 040753000638
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Eloy · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Cruz Valley Union High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Eloy, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040753000638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School grew from 340 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 040753000638 · Eloy, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 23.5:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Cruz Center for Success (26 students)
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School grew from 340 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Santa Cruz Valley Union High School compares
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 38% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 32% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 91% in Arizona - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.1%
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
$13,422
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 77.7%
White 10.0%
African American 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Santa Cruz Valley Union High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454) reports $13,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Santa Cruz Valley Union High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Center for Success | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Cruz Valley Union High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Santa Cruz Valley Union High School
How many students attend Santa Cruz Valley Union High School?
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School has 399 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eloy, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz Valley Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz Valley Union High School is 23.5:1, which is 38% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santa Cruz Valley Union High School?
63.8% of students at Santa Cruz Valley Union High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Cruz Valley Union High School?
The largest demographic group at Santa Cruz Valley Union High School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment, in Eloy, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Cruz Valley Union High School?
Santa Cruz Valley Union 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 Santa Cruz Valley Union High School rank among high schools in Eloy?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Cruz Valley Union High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Eloy, 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 Eloy on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454)?
Besides Santa Cruz Valley Union High School, Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454) also operates Santa Cruz Center for Success (26 students). See the Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454) district page for the complete list.