Enrollment
1,943
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vista Grande High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vista Grande High School
Vista Grande High School is a large high school in Casa Grande, Arizona, enrolling 1,943 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24:1 is larger than about 92% of Arizona schools and 41% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,943 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 52 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #46, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (17%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Casa Grande Union High School District (4453) spends $10,261 per pupil, 22% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 733 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,943 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Casa Grande Union High School District (4453) also operates Casa Grande Union High School (1,912 students) and Inova (80 students) alongside Vista Grande High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Vista Grande High School compares
Vista Grande High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,261
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Casa Grande Union High School District (4453), which includes Vista Grande High School.
$10,261
Per student
-22%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 43.3%
Federal 14.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,912
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,943 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Vista Grande High School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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