- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tombstone, AZ
Tombstone High School
Federal NCES profile for Tombstone High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040860000809
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tombstone High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 461
- students enrolled
Tombstone High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tombstone Unified District (4168) · Arizona
NCES ID 040860000809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Tombstone High School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 040860000809 · Tombstone, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 17.1:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Huachuca City School (262 students)
Tombstone High School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Tombstone High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tombstone High School
461 students
- Huachuca City
Huachuca City School
262 students
- Walter J Meyer 151
Walter J Meyer School
151 students
What this shows Tombstone High School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tombstone High School compares
Tombstone 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 36% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Arizona - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.0%
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
$12,631
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Tombstone High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Tombstone Unified District (4168) reports $12,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tombstone High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huachuca City School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter J Meyer School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tombstone High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tombstone High School
How many students attend Tombstone High School?
Tombstone High School has 461 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tombstone, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tombstone High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tombstone High School is 17.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tombstone High School?
30.8% of students at Tombstone High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tombstone High School?
The largest demographic group at Tombstone High School is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Tombstone, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tombstone High School?
Tombstone High School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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).
What other schools are in Tombstone Unified District (4168)?
Besides Tombstone High School, Tombstone Unified District (4168) also operates Huachuca City School (262 students) and Walter J Meyer School (151 students). See the Tombstone Unified District (4168) district page for the complete list.