At a glance
Reported students
478
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
311
Parker High School: 478 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
17.5:1 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
- 502
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Parker High School
Parker High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Parker. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Parker Unified School District (4510). NCES reports 478 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 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (50.4%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (23.2%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Parker High School
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.33 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 2 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
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.6%
- Hispanic50.4%
- Black0.8%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native23.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
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
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.
Other schools in Parker Unified School District (4510)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Parker Alternative School
High · Grades 09–12
37 reported students
Blake Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
379 reported students
Wallace Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
323 reported students
Wallace Jr High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
299 reported students
Le Pera Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
191 reported students
Public schools near Parker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAVE - Parker High School High · Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123) | 09–12 | 1 | under 0.1 mi |
| Wallace Elementary School Elementary · Parker Unified School District (4510) | 03–05 | 323 | 0.1 mi |
| Wallace Jr High School Middle · Parker Unified School District (4510) | 06–08 | 299 | 0.2 mi |
| Parker Alternative School High · Parker Unified School District (4510) | 09–12 | 37 | 0.5 mi |
| WAVE-Arizona Western College High · Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123) | 09–12 | 0 | 0.6 mi |
| Monument Peak High High · Needles Unified | 09–12 | — | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Parker High School
What grades does Parker High School serve?
Parker High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Parker Unified School District (4510).
How many students attend Parker High School?
Parker High School reported 478 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 502 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Parker High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 478 students and 27.33 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 Parker High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Parker High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Parker Unified School District (4510) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Parker High School in?
Parker High School is part of Parker Unified School District (4510), based in Parker, AZ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Parker High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include WAVE - Parker High School (under 0.1 mi), Wallace Elementary School (0.1 mi), Wallace Jr High School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.