- Enrollment
- 1,912
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Casa Grande, AZ
Vista Grande High School
Federal NCES profile for Vista Grande High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040174002909
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Grande High School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Casa Grande · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Grande High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Grande High School ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Casa Grande, AZ.
School address
District: Casa Grande Union High School District (4453) · Arizona
NCES ID 040174002909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+142 students YoY
Vista Grande High School grew from 1,790 students in 2022-23 to 1,932 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE held 81.4 → 81.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+142 students YoY 040174002909 · Casa Grande, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,943 enr · 24:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Casa Grande Union High School (1,912 students)
Vista Grande High School grew from 1,790 students in 2022-23 to 1,932 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE held 81.4 → 81.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Vista Grande High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vista Grande High School
1,943 students
- Casa Grande Un
Casa Grande Union High School
1,912 students
- Inova 80
Inova
80 students
What this shows Vista Grande High School reports 1,943 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Grande High School compares
Vista Grande 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 | 45.0% | ▼ 7% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,943 | 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.
1,943
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
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.
Engagement
44.1%
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
$11,543
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
590
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.2%
White 17.4%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Vista Grande High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Casa Grande Union High School District (4453) reports $11,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vista Grande High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Grande Union High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Inova | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Grande High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,943 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24:1)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Grande High School
How many students attend Vista Grande High School?
Vista Grande High School has 1,943 students enrolled. It is a high school in Casa Grande, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,790 (2022-23) → 1,932 (2023-24), up 142.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Grande High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Grande 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 Vista Grande High School?
45.0% of students at Vista Grande High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Grande High School?
The largest demographic group at Vista Grande High School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.2% of enrollment, in Casa Grande, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Grande High School?
Vista Grande High School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Vista Grande High School rank among high schools in Casa Grande?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Grande High School ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Casa Grande, 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 Casa Grande on the city page.
What other schools are in Casa Grande Union High School District (4453)?
Besides Vista Grande High School, Casa Grande Union High School District (4453) also operates Casa Grande Union High School (1,912 students) and Inova (80 students). See the Casa Grande Union High School District (4453) district page for the complete list.