At a glance
Reported students
1,540
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
61.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
343.5
Student Choice High School: 1,540 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
61.6:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Student Choice High School
Student Choice High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Tempe. It is one of 4 current school records connected to GAR LLC dba Student Choice High School (78997). NCES reports 1,540 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 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 61.6:1, above 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 Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (14.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Student Choice High School
- 1How do the reported 61.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.4%
- Hispanic70%
- Black10.9%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial0.1%
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.
Other schools in GAR LLC dba Student Choice High School (78997)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Student Choice High School - Yuma
High · Grades 09–12
486 reported students
Student Choice High School
High · Grades 09–12
201 reported students
Student Choice High School - Maricopa
High · Grades 09–12
162 reported students
Public schools near Student Choice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ombudsman - Charter Northeast High · Charter · Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323) | 09–12 | 93 | 0.5 mi |
| Coronado High School High · Scottsdale Unified District (4240) | 09–12 | 747 | 1.8 mi |
| EVIT - Coronado High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | 1.8 mi |
| New School for the Arts High · Charter · New School For The Arts (4316) | 09–12 | 173 | 2.4 mi |
| Humanities and Sciences Academy Arizona High · Charter · Humanities and Sciences Academy of the United Stat (4337) | 09–12 | 1 | 2.9 mi |
| International Commerce High School - Tempe High · Charter · Humanities and Sciences Academy of the United Stat (4337) | 09–12 | 290 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Student Choice High School
What grades does Student Choice High School serve?
Student Choice High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in GAR LLC dba Student Choice High School (78997).
How many students attend Student Choice High School?
Student Choice High School reported 1,540 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Student Choice High School?
The calculated ratio is 61.6:1, based on 1,540 students and 25 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 Student Choice High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Student Choice 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 Student Choice High School in?
Student Choice High School is part of GAR LLC dba Student Choice High School (78997), based in Tempe, AZ, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Student Choice High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ombudsman - Charter Northeast (0.5 mi), Coronado High School (1.8 mi), EVIT - Coronado High School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.