Enrollment
231
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Williams, AZ
Williams High School
Federal NCES profile for Williams High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040931000960
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williams High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Williams · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Williams High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williams High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Williams, AZ.
School address
District: Williams Unified District (4193) · Arizona
NCES ID 040931000960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williams High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williams High School
Williams High School is a mid-sized high school in Williams, Arizona, enrolling 231 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 231 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 93 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #42.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (42%) (diversity index 57/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 231 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Williams Unified District (4193), also runs Williams Elementary/Middle School (423 students).
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 Williams High School compares
Williams 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 25% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Arizona - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.3%
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
$11,747
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 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 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 50.2%
White 42.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Williams High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williams Unified District (4193), which includes Williams High School.
$11,747
Per student
-11%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 26.2%
Federal 9.2%
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 Williams High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Elementary/Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williams High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~231 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Williams High School
How many students attend Williams High School?
Williams High School has 231 students enrolled. It is a high school in Williams, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams High School is 15.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 2% lower 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 Williams High School?
36.0% of students at Williams High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williams High School?
The largest demographic group at Williams High School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment, in Williams, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williams High School?
Williams High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Williams High School rank among public schools in Williams?
By Resource Investment Index, Williams High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Williams, 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 Williams on the city page.
Is Williams High School a good school?
Williams High School earns 26/100 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 Williams Unified District (4193)?
Besides Williams High School, Williams Unified District (4193) also operates Williams Elementary/Middle School (423 students). See the Williams Unified District (4193) district page for the complete list.
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