- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tonopah, AZ
Tonopah Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Tonopah Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040717002483
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tonopah Valley High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tonopah · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tonopah Valley High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tonopah Valley High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tonopah, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040717002483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Tonopah Valley High School held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 040717002483 · Tonopah, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
869 enr · 22.9:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruth Fisher Middle School (745 students)
Tonopah Valley High School held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Tonopah Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tonopah Valley High School
869 students
- Ruth Fisher Mi
Ruth Fisher Middle School
745 students
- Winters Well E
Winters Well Elementary School
663 students
- Desert Sunset
Desert Sunset Elementary School
648 students
- Tartesso Eleme 340
Tartesso Elementary School
340 students
What this shows Tonopah Valley High School reports 869 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tonopah Valley High School compares
Tonopah Valley 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 11% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 869 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
869
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 90% in Arizona - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.4%
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
$10,380
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 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.0%
White 23.0%
African American 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Tonopah Valley High School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) reports $10,380 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tonopah Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Fisher Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winters Well Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Sunset Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tartesso Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tonopah Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~869 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tonopah Valley High School
How many students attend Tonopah Valley High School?
Tonopah Valley High School has 869 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tonopah, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 865 (2022-23) → 882 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tonopah Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tonopah Valley High School is 22.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tonopah Valley High School?
42.9% of students at Tonopah Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tonopah Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Tonopah Valley High School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment, in Tonopah, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tonopah Valley High School?
Tonopah Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Tonopah Valley High School rank among public schools in Tonopah?
By Resource Investment Index, Tonopah Valley High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tonopah, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254)?
Besides Tonopah Valley High School, Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) also operates Ruth Fisher Middle School (745 students), Winters Well Elementary School (663 students), and Desert Sunset Elementary School (648 students). See the Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) district page for the complete list.