Enrollment
858
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Show Low, AZ
Show Low High School
Federal NCES profile for Show Low 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 040770000673
👥 S:T ratio 2
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Show Low High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Show Low · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Show Low High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Show Low High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Show Low, AZ.
School address
District: Show Low Unified District (4393) · Arizona
NCES ID 040770000673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Show Low High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Show Low High School
Show Low High School is a large high school in Show Low, Arizona, enrolling 858 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Arizona schools and 44% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 858 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 225 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 45/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Show Low Unified District (4393) spends $8,008 per pupil, 39% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Show Low Unified District (4393) also operates Show Low Junior High School (527 students) and Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School (383 students) alongside Show Low High School.
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 Show Low High School compares
Show Low High School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 44% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 44% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 858 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
858
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 93% in Arizona - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$8,008
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Show Low High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Show Low Unified District (4393), which includes Show Low High School.
$8,008
Per student
-39%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 44.4%
Federal 16.4%
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 Show Low High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Show Low Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whipple Ranch Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linden Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Mountain Institute | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Show Low High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar high 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 (~858 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Show Low High School
How many students attend Show Low High School?
Show Low High School has 858 students enrolled. It is a high school in Show Low, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Show Low High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Show Low High School is 24.5:1, which is 44% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Show Low High School?
26.9% of students at Show Low High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Show Low High School?
The largest demographic group at Show Low High School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Show Low, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Show Low High School?
Show Low High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Show Low High School rank among high schools in Show Low?
By Resource Investment Index, Show Low High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Show Low, 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 Show Low on the city page.
Is Show Low High School a good school?
Show Low High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Show Low Unified District (4393)?
Besides Show Low High School, Show Low Unified District (4393) also operates Show Low Junior High School (527 students), Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School (383 students), and Whipple Ranch Elementary School (351 students). See the Show Low Unified District (4393) district page for the complete list.
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