- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sahuarita, AZ
Walden Grove High School
Federal NCES profile for Walden Grove High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040730003183
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walden Grove High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Sahuarita · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Walden Grove High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walden Grove High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sahuarita, AZ.
School address
District: Sahuarita Unified District (4411) · Arizona
NCES ID 040730003183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Walden Grove High School held near 1,154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.1 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 040730003183 · Sahuarita, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,151 enr · 16.7:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Sahuarita High School (1,215 students)
Walden Grove High School held near 1,154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.1 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Walden Grove High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sahuarita High
Sahuarita High School
1,215 students
- Anza Trail
Anza Trail
1,210 students
- This school
Walden Grove High School
1,151 students
- Wrightson Ridg
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School
864 students
- Copper View El
Copper View Elementary School
557 students
- Sahuarita Midd
Sahuarita Middle School
498 students
What this shows Walden Grove High School reports 1,151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walden Grove High School compares
Walden Grove 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 65% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,151 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,151
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Arizona - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$8,786
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.8%
White 33.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Walden Grove High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Sahuarita Unified District (4411) reports $8,786 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walden Grove High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahuarita High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anza Trail | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wrightson Ridge K-8 School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Copper View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sahuarita Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walden Grove High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~1,151 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walden Grove High School
How many students attend Walden Grove High School?
Walden Grove High School has 1,151 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sahuarita, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,139 (2022-23) → 1,154 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walden Grove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walden Grove High School is 16.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 6% higher 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 Walden Grove High School?
16.9% of students at Walden Grove High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walden Grove High School?
The largest demographic group at Walden Grove High School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment, in Sahuarita, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walden Grove High School?
Walden Grove High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Walden Grove High School rank among public schools in Sahuarita?
By Resource Investment Index, Walden Grove High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sahuarita, 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 Sahuarita on the city page.
What other schools are in Sahuarita Unified District (4411)?
Besides Walden Grove High School, Sahuarita Unified District (4411) also operates Sahuarita High School (1,215 students), Anza Trail (1,210 students), and Wrightson Ridge K-8 School (864 students). See the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) district page for the complete list.