Enrollment
408
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Willcox, AZ
Willcox High School
Federal NCES profile for Willcox High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040925000957
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willcox High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Willcox · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Willcox High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willcox High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Willcox, AZ.
School address
District: Willcox Unified District (4170) · Arizona
NCES ID 040925000957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willcox High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willcox High School
Willcox High School is a mid-sized high school in Willcox, Arizona, enrolling 408 students.
At 16.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 408 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 266 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #203, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (33%) (diversity index 47/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Willcox Unified District (4170) also operates Willcox Elementary School (378 students) and Willcox Middle School (302 students) alongside Willcox 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 Willcox High School compares
Willcox 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 28% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Arizona - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$11,384
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 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 64.7%
White 33.3%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Willcox High School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Willcox Unified District (4170), which includes Willcox High School.
$11,384
Per student
-13%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 42.8%
Federal 21.2%
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 Willcox High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willcox Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willcox Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willcox High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Willcox High School
How many students attend Willcox High School?
Willcox High School has 408 students enrolled. It is a high school in Willcox, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willcox High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willcox High School is 16.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 4% 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 Willcox High School?
34.9% of students at Willcox High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willcox High School?
The largest demographic group at Willcox High School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment, in Willcox, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willcox High School?
Willcox High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willcox High School rank among public schools in Willcox?
By Resource Investment Index, Willcox High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Willcox, 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 Willcox on the city page.
Is Willcox High School a good school?
Willcox High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Willcox Unified District (4170)?
Besides Willcox High School, Willcox Unified District (4170) also operates Willcox Elementary School (378 students) and Willcox Middle School (302 students). See the Willcox Unified District (4170) district page for the complete list.
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