- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Surprise, AZ
Shadow Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Shadow Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040269002971
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shadow Ridge High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #6 of 14
- schools in Surprise · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shadow Ridge High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shadow Ridge High School ranks #6 of 14 schools in Surprise, AZ.
School address
District: Dysart Unified District (4243) · Arizona
NCES ID 040269002971 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Shadow Ridge High School held near 2,339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 106.0 → 109.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 040269002971 · Surprise, AZ Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,212 enr · 20.9:1 · 15.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Vista High School (2,334 students)
Shadow Ridge High School held near 2,339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 106.0 → 109.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Shadow Ridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Vista H
Valley Vista High School
2,334 students
- This school
Shadow Ridge High School
2,212 students
- Willow Canyon
Willow Canyon High School
1,901 students
- Dysart High Sc
Dysart High School
1,471 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View
1,045 students
- Canyon Ridge S
Canyon Ridge School
1,042 students
What this shows Shadow Ridge High School reports 2,212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shadow Ridge High School compares
Shadow Ridge 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 69% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,212 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,212
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 81% in Arizona - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,550
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
321
in-school suspensions + 164 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 5.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Shadow Ridge High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dysart Unified District (4243) reports $10,550 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shadow Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Vista High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Canyon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dysart High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon Ridge School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shadow Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,471
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Surprise
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~2,212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shadow Ridge High School
How many students attend Shadow Ridge High School?
Shadow Ridge High School has 2,212 students enrolled. It is a public school in Surprise, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,323 (2022-23) → 2,339 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shadow Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shadow Ridge High School is 20.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shadow Ridge High School?
15.0% of students at Shadow Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shadow Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Shadow Ridge High School is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Surprise, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shadow Ridge High School?
Shadow Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shadow Ridge High School rank among schools in Surprise?
By Resource Investment Index, Shadow Ridge High School ranks #6 of 14 schools in Surprise, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Surprise on the city page.
What other schools are in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Besides Shadow Ridge High School, Dysart Unified District (4243) also operates Valley Vista High School (2,334 students), Willow Canyon High School (1,901 students), and Dysart High School (1,471 students). See the Dysart Unified District (4243) district page for the complete list.