- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Snowflake, AZ
Snowflake High School
Federal NCES profile for Snowflake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040782000694
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Snowflake High School earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Snowflake · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Snowflake High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Snowflake High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Snowflake, AZ.
School address
District: Snowflake Unified District (4391) · Arizona
NCES ID 040782000694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Snowflake High School held near 922 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 040782000694 · Snowflake, AZ High · MID · TRAD
949 enr · 24.3:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Primary School (503 students)
Snowflake High School held near 922 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Snowflake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Snowflake High School
949 students
- Highland Prima
Highland Primary School
503 students
- Snowflake Juni
Snowflake Junior High School
434 students
- Snowflake Inte
Snowflake Intermediate School
423 students
- Taylor Element 269
Taylor Elementary School
269 students
- Taylor Interme 234
Taylor Intermediate School
234 students
What this shows Snowflake High School reports 949 students on the CCD universe file.
How Snowflake High School compares
Snowflake 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 43% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 48% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 949 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
949
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 43% 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
50.7%
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
$7,717
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Snowflake High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Snowflake Unified District (4391) reports $7,717 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Snowflake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snowflake Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Snowflake Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Snowflake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~949 students)
Frequently asked questions about Snowflake High School
How many students attend Snowflake High School?
Snowflake High School has 949 students enrolled. It is a high school in Snowflake, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 943 (2022-23) → 922 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snowflake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Snowflake High School is 24.3:1, which is 43% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Snowflake High School?
24.9% of students at Snowflake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Snowflake High School?
The largest demographic group at Snowflake High School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Snowflake, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Snowflake High School?
Snowflake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (lower 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 Snowflake High School rank among public schools in Snowflake?
By Resource Investment Index, Snowflake High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Snowflake, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Snowflake on the city page.
What other schools are in Snowflake Unified District (4391)?
Besides Snowflake High School, Snowflake Unified District (4391) also operates Highland Primary School (503 students), Snowflake Junior High School (434 students), and Snowflake Intermediate School (423 students). See the Snowflake Unified District (4391) district page for the complete list.