- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buckeye, AZ
Verrado High School
Federal NCES profile for Verrado High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040045002592
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Verrado High School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Buckeye · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Verrado High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Verrado High School ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Buckeye, AZ.
School address
District: Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) · Arizona
NCES ID 040045002592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+94 students YoY
Verrado High School grew from 1,854 students in 2022-23 to 1,948 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 84.5 → 89.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+94 students YoY 040045002592 · Buckeye, AZ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,012 enr · 24:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Millennium High School (2,295 students)
Verrado High School grew from 1,854 students in 2022-23 to 1,948 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 84.5 → 89.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Verrado High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Millennium Hig
Millennium High School
2,295 students
- Canyon View Hi
Canyon View High School
2,141 students
- Desert Edge Hi
Desert Edge High School
2,106 students
- This school
Verrado High School
2,012 students
- Agua Fria High
Agua Fria High School
1,535 students
What this shows Verrado High School reports 2,012 students on the CCD universe file.
How Verrado High School compares
Verrado 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 41% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 59% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,012 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,012
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 92% in Arizona - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,525
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.1%
White 36.1%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Verrado High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) reports $10,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Verrado High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon View High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Edge High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Agua Fria High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Verrado High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,141
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Buckeye
1 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 (~2,012 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24:1)
Frequently asked questions about Verrado High School
How many students attend Verrado High School?
Verrado High School has 2,012 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buckeye, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,854 (2022-23) → 1,948 (2023-24), up 94.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verrado High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Verrado High School is 24:1, which is 41% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Verrado High School?
20.0% of students at Verrado High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Verrado High School?
The largest demographic group at Verrado High School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment, in Buckeye, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Verrado High School?
Verrado High School has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower 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 Verrado High School rank among high schools in Buckeye?
By Resource Investment Index, Verrado High School ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Buckeye, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Buckeye on the city page.
What other schools are in Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)?
Besides Verrado High School, Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) also operates Millennium High School (2,295 students), Canyon View High School (2,141 students), and Desert Edge High School (2,106 students). See the Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) district page for the complete list.