- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040770000673
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Show Low · Resource Index
- 38
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Show Low High School held near 836 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 040770000673 · Show Low, AZ High · MID · TRAD
858 enr · 24.5:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Show Low Junior High School (527 students)
Show Low High School held near 836 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Show Low High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Show Low High School
858 students
- Show Low Junio
Show Low Junior High School
527 students
- Nikolaus Homes
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School
383 students
- Whipple Ranch
Whipple Ranch Elementary School
351 students
- Linden Element 208
Linden Elementary School
208 students
- White Mountain 48
White Mountain Institute
48 students
What this shows Show Low High School reports 858 students on the CCD universe file.
How Show Low High School compares
Show Low 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 | 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 methodology
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
$8,990
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
Counselors3.0 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.
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
District finance for Show Low Unified District (4393) reports $8,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~858 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 877 (2022-23) → 836 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
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 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 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.
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.