Enrollment
294
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · St Johns, AZ
St Johns High School
Federal NCES profile for St Johns High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040808001049
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Johns High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in St Johns · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
St Johns High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Johns High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in St Johns, AZ.
School address
District: St Johns Unified District (4153) · Arizona
NCES ID 040808001049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Johns High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at St Johns High School
St Johns High School is a mid-sized high school in St Johns, Arizona, enrolling 294 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 294 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 146 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 50/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St Johns Unified District (4153) spends $10,322 per pupil, 21% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among St Johns's high schools, it stands alongside St. Johns Learning Center (16 students): St Johns High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 16:1).
St Johns Unified District (4153) also operates St Johns Middle School (313 students) and Coronado Elementary School (247 students) alongside St Johns 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 St Johns High School compares
St Johns 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 30% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Arizona - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$10,322
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 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 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.2%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, St Johns High School is more 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 St Johns Unified District (4153), which includes St Johns High School.
$10,322
Per student
-21%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 20.5%
Federal 14.9%
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 St Johns High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coronado Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Johns Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Johns High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools in St Johns
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~294 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about St Johns High School
How many students attend St Johns High School?
St Johns High School has 294 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Johns, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Johns High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Johns High School is 15.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St Johns High School?
33.8% of students at St Johns High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Johns High School?
The largest demographic group at St Johns High School is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in St Johns, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Johns High School?
St Johns High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 St Johns High School rank among public schools in St Johns?
By Resource Investment Index, St Johns High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in St Johns, 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 St Johns on the city page.
Is St Johns High School a good school?
St Johns High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 St Johns Unified District (4153)?
Besides St Johns High School, St Johns Unified District (4153) also operates St Johns Middle School (313 students), Coronado Elementary School (247 students), and St. Johns Learning Center (16 students). See the St Johns Unified District (4153) district page for the complete list.
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