Enrollment
141
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale Online Learning
Federal NCES profile for Scottsdale Online Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040757003250
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scottsdale Online Learning earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Scottsdale · Resource Index
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.9:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 141
- students enrolled
Scottsdale Online Learning has class sizes smaller than 97% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scottsdale Online Learning ranks #1 of 4 schools in Scottsdale, AZ.
School address
District: Scottsdale Unified District (4240) · Arizona
NCES ID 040757003250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scottsdale Online Learning compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scottsdale Online Learning
Scottsdale Online Learning is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Scottsdale, Arizona, enrolling 141 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.9:1, Scottsdale Online Learning is leaner than roughly 97% of Arizona schools and 65% under the state's 17:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 141 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 141 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Scottsdale Unified District (4240) spends $9,802 per pupil, 25% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Scottsdale's public schools, it stands alongside Cactus Shadows High School (1,362 students): Scottsdale Online Learning is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (5.9:1 vs 17.9:1).
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) also operates Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students) and Chaparral High School (1,773 students) alongside Scottsdale Online Learning.
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 Scottsdale Online Learning compares
Scottsdale Online Learning on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.9:1 | ▼ 65% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.9:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
5.9:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 3% in Arizona - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$9,802
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 141 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.
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
White 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Asian 5.0%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Scottsdale Online Learning is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scottsdale Unified District (4240), which includes Scottsdale Online Learning.
$9,802
Per student
-25%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.5%
State 19.1%
Federal 12.5%
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 Scottsdale Online Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Mountain High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arcadia High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saguaro High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheyenne Traditional School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scottsdale Online Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,773
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,679
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Scottsdale
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~141 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Scottsdale Online Learning
How many students attend Scottsdale Online Learning?
Scottsdale Online Learning has 141 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsdale, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scottsdale Online Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Scottsdale Online Learning is 5.9:1, which is 65% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scottsdale Online Learning?
The largest demographic group at Scottsdale Online Learning is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Scottsdale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scottsdale Online Learning?
Scottsdale Online Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Scottsdale Online Learning rank among schools in Scottsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Scottsdale Online Learning ranks #1 of 4 schools in Scottsdale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Scottsdale on the city page.
Is Scottsdale Online Learning a good school?
Scottsdale Online Learning earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% 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 Scottsdale Unified District (4240)?
Besides Scottsdale Online Learning, Scottsdale Unified District (4240) also operates Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students), Chaparral High School (1,773 students), and Arcadia High School (1,679 students). See the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) district page for the complete list.
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