- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tucson, AZ
Sentinel Peak High School
Federal NCES profile for Sentinel Peak High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040301001611
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sentinel Peak High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #22 of 38
- high schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sentinel Peak High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sentinel Peak High School ranks #22 of 38 high schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) · Arizona
NCES ID 040301001611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Sentinel Peak High School shrank from 90 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (-22.2%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 040301001611 · Tucson, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 16.3:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Flowing Wells High School (1,742 students)
Sentinel Peak High School shrank from 90 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (-22.2%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sentinel Peak High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flowing Wells
Flowing Wells High School
1,742 students
- Flowing Wells
Flowing Wells Junior High School
758 students
- Douglas Elemen 503
Douglas Elementary School
503 students
- J Robert Hendr 457
J Robert Hendricks Elementary School
457 students
- Centennial Ele 434
Centennial Elementary School
434 students
- This school 65
Sentinel Peak High School
65 students
What this shows Sentinel Peak High School reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sentinel Peak High School compares
Sentinel Peak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 33% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Arizona - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,617
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 115.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.1%
White 26.2%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Sentinel Peak High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) reports $10,617 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sentinel Peak High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowing Wells High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flowing Wells Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J Robert Hendricks Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sentinel Peak High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Tucson
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Innovation Tech High School
Standard public school
333 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Project More High School
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Jted Innovative Learning Center @ the Bridges
Vocational / career-technical school
3 students
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 (~65 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sentinel Peak High School
How many students attend Sentinel Peak High School?
Sentinel Peak High School has 65 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 90 (2022-23) → 70 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sentinel Peak High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sentinel Peak High School is 16.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 4% higher 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 Sentinel Peak High School?
64.4% of students at Sentinel Peak High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sentinel Peak High School?
The largest demographic group at Sentinel Peak High School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sentinel Peak High School?
Sentinel Peak High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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 Sentinel Peak High School rank among high schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Sentinel Peak High School ranks #22 of 38 high schools in Tucson, 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 Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)?
Besides Sentinel Peak High School, Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) also operates Flowing Wells High School (1,742 students), Flowing Wells Junior High School (758 students), and Douglas Elementary School (503 students). See the Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) district page for the complete list.