- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tuba City, AZ
Tuba City High School
Federal NCES profile for Tuba City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040868000812
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tuba City High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Tuba City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tuba City High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tuba City High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Tuba City, AZ.
School address
District: Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) · Arizona
NCES ID 040868000812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Tuba City High School held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 040868000812 · Tuba City, AZ High · MID · TRAD
666 enr · 13.1:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuba City Elementary School (406 students)
Tuba City High School held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Tuba City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tuba City High School
666 students
- Tuba City Elem
Tuba City Elementary School
406 students
- Tuba City Juni 230
Tuba City Junior High School
230 students
- Nizhoni Accele 36
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy
36 students
- Tsinaabaas Hab 29
Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary School
29 students
- Dzil Libei Ele 14
Dzil Libei Elementary School
14 students
What this shows Tuba City High School reports 666 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tuba City High School compares
Tuba City 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 39% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Arizona - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
68.9%
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
$17,430
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 98.3%
White 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.4, Tuba City High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) reports $17,430 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tuba City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuba City Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tuba City Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nizhoni Accelerated Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dzil Libei Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tuba City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Tuba City
2 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.
Similar enrollment (~666 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tuba City High School
How many students attend Tuba City High School?
Tuba City High School has 666 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tuba City, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuba City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuba City High School is 13.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 17% 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 Tuba City High School?
67.0% of students at Tuba City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tuba City High School?
The largest demographic group at Tuba City High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.3% of enrollment, in Tuba City, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tuba City High School?
Tuba City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Tuba City High School rank among public schools in Tuba City?
By Resource Investment Index, Tuba City High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Tuba City, 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 Tuba City on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)?
Besides Tuba City High School, Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) also operates Tuba City Elementary School (406 students), Tuba City Junior High School (230 students), and Nizhoni Accelerated Academy (36 students). See the Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) district page for the complete list.