- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040925000957
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 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 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Willcox · Resource Index
- 22
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Willcox High School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 040925000957 · Willcox, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 16.3:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Willcox Elementary School (378 students)
Willcox High School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Willcox High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Willcox High School
408 students
- Willcox Elemen
Willcox Elementary School
378 students
- Willcox Middle
Willcox Middle School
302 students
What this shows Willcox High School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willcox High School compares
Willcox 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$12,351
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
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.
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
District finance for Willcox Unified District (4170) reports $12,351 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~408 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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 22/100 (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 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.
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.