- Enrollment
- 2,430
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Shadow Mountain High School
Federal NCES profile for Shadow Mountain High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040593000491
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shadow Mountain High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #48 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Shadow Mountain High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shadow Mountain High School ranks #48 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Arizona
NCES ID 040593000491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Shadow Mountain High School held near 1,148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.9 → 70.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 040593000491 · Phoenix, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,080 enr · 14.4:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinnacle High School (2,430 students)
Shadow Mountain High School held near 1,148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.9 → 70.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Shadow Mountain High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinnacle High
Pinnacle High School
2,430 students
- Paradise Valle
Paradise Valley High School
1,900 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,767 students
- North Canyon H
North Canyon High School
1,560 students
- This school
Shadow Mountain High School
1,080 students
- Mountain Trail 835
Mountain Trail Middle School
835 students
What this shows Shadow Mountain High School reports 1,080 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shadow Mountain High School compares
Shadow Mountain High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 55% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,080 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,080
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Arizona - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.9%
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
$11,848
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 4.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Shadow Mountain High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) reports $11,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shadow Mountain High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paradise Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Canyon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Trail Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shadow Mountain High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~1,080 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shadow Mountain High School
How many students attend Shadow Mountain High School?
Shadow Mountain High School has 1,080 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,109 (2022-23) → 1,148 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shadow Mountain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shadow Mountain High School is 14.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 8% 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 Shadow Mountain High School?
21.9% of students at Shadow Mountain High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shadow Mountain High School?
The largest demographic group at Shadow Mountain High School is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shadow Mountain High School?
Shadow Mountain High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Shadow Mountain High School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Shadow Mountain High School ranks #48 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)?
Besides Shadow Mountain High School, Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) also operates Pinnacle High School (2,430 students), Paradise Valley High School (1,900 students), and Horizon High School (1,767 students). See the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) district page for the complete list.