At a glance
Reported students
184
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
184
Apache Trail High School: 184 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
18.4:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 213
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 71:1
What the reported data says about Apache Trail High School
Apache Trail High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Apache Junction. It is one of 1 current school records connected to American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Apache (79883). NCES reports 184 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.4:1, close to the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (41.8%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Apache Trail High School
- 1How do the reported 18.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 10 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.1%
- Hispanic41.8%
- Black1.6%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Apache Trail High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imagine Prep Superstition High · Charter · Imagine Prep Superstition Inc. (89788) | 09–12 | 294 | 1.2 mi |
| Apache Junction High School High · Apache Junction Unified District (4443) | 09–12 | 796 | 1.6 mi |
| EVIT - Apache Junction High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | 1.6 mi |
| EVIT East Apache Junction High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 10–12 | 0 | 1.6 mi |
| Superstition High School High · Mesa Unified District (4235) | 07–12 | 54 | 3.4 mi |
| EVIT - Skyline High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Apache Trail High School
What grades does Apache Trail High School serve?
Apache Trail High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Apache (79883).
How many students attend Apache Trail High School?
Apache Trail High School reported 184 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 213 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Apache Trail High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.4:1, based on 184 students and 10 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Apache Trail High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Apache Trail High School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Apache Trail High School in?
Apache Trail High School is part of American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Apache (79883), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Apache Trail High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Imagine Prep Superstition (1.2 mi), Apache Junction High School (1.6 mi), EVIT - Apache Junction High School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.