High school (grades 9-12) · Phoenix, AZ
South Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for South Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
The verdict
South Ridge High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #63 of 65
- high schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 359
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, South Ridge High School ranks #63 of 65 high schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040044702671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
South Ridge High School shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 040044702671 · Phoenix, AZ High · SMALL · CHARTER
359 enr · 59.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: High Tech High International (359 students)
South Ridge High School shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How South Ridge High School compares
South Ridge High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 24% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.0% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, South Ridge High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334) reports $11,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar high schools in Phoenix
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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.
Frequently asked questions about South Ridge High School
How many students attend South Ridge High School?
South Ridge High School has 359 students enrolled. It is a high school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), down 29.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Ridge High School?
59.8% of students at South Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at South Ridge High School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.0% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Ridge High School?
South Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does South Ridge High School rank among high schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, South Ridge High School ranks #63 of 65 high 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 high schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334)?
None; American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334) is a single-school charter district, and South Ridge High School is its only campus.