Enrollment
2
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 040079403471
Wave-Central Campus — Lake Havasu City, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Wave-Central Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 96/100.
👥 Class size 96
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wave-Central Campus compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wave-Central Campus reports 2 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 94% below the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 94% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 96/100 (A+), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wave-Central Campus compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1:1 | ▼ 94% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
1:1
students per teacher
— 94% below state mean
Top 1% in Arizona — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 2 Top 3% in Arizona — larger than 97% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 1:1 -94% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040079403471
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- —
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Frequently asked questions about Wave-Central Campus
How many students attend Wave-Central Campus?
Wave-Central Campus has 2 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wave-Central Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Wave-Central Campus is 1:1, which is 94% lower than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 94% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wave-Central Campus?
The largest demographic group at Wave-Central Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0%. The school serves a student body in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wave-Central Campus?
Wave-Central Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 96/100 (A+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.