- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sanders, AZ
Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040674001142
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Sanders · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sanders, AZ.
School address
District: Sanders Unified District (4156) · Arizona
NCES ID 040674001142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Valley High School held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 040674001142 · Sanders, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 12.9:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sanders Elementary School (267 students)
Valley High School held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sanders Elemen
Sanders Elementary School
267 students
- This school
Valley High School
193 students
- Sanders Middle
Sanders Middle School
164 students
What this shows Valley High School reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley High School compares
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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 65% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 20% in Arizona - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
91.7%
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
$21,901
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 97 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.0, Valley High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Sanders Unified District (4156) reports $21,901 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanders Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sanders Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~193 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Valley High School
How many students attend Valley High School?
Valley High School has 193 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sanders, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley High School is 12.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 18% 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 Valley High School?
79.8% of students at Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Valley High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.3% of enrollment, in Sanders, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley High School?
Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Valley High School rank among public schools in Sanders?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sanders, 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 Sanders Unified District (4156)?
Besides Valley High School, Sanders Unified District (4156) also operates Sanders Elementary School (267 students) and Sanders Middle School (164 students). See the Sanders Unified District (4156) district page for the complete list.