- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Star Academic High School
Federal NCES profile for Star Academic High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040817000153
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Star Academic High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Arizona schools.
- #17 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Star Academic High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Star Academic High School ranks #17 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Sunnyside Unified District (4407) · Arizona
NCES ID 040817000153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Star Academic High School grew from 280 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.4 → 10.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 040817000153 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 20.4:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High School (2,258 students)
Star Academic High School grew from 280 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 13.4 → 10.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Star Academic High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyside High
Sunnyside High School
2,258 students
- Desert View Hi
Desert View High School
2,102 students
- Sierra 2-8 Sch 801
Sierra 2-8 School
801 students
- Gallego Interm 768
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School
768 students
- Elvira Element 642
Elvira Elementary School
642 students
- This school 265
Star Academic High School
265 students
What this shows Star Academic High School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Star Academic High School compares
Star Academic High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 35% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 78% in Arizona - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,153
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.5%
African American 3.4%
White 2.6%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Star Academic High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sunnyside Unified District (4407) reports $10,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Star Academic High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra 2-8 School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elvira Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Star Academic High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Tucson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Star Academic High School
How many students attend Star Academic High School?
Star Academic High School has 265 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star Academic High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Star Academic High School is 20.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Star Academic High School?
65.0% of students at Star Academic High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Star Academic High School?
The largest demographic group at Star Academic High School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.8% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Star Academic High School?
Star Academic High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Star Academic High School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Star Academic High School ranks #17 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Sunnyside Unified District (4407)?
Besides Star Academic High School, Sunnyside Unified District (4407) also operates Sunnyside High School (2,258 students), Desert View High School (2,102 students), and Sierra 2-8 School (801 students). See the Sunnyside Unified District (4407) district page for the complete list.