At a glance
Reported students
869
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
655.5
Tonopah Valley High School: 869 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
21.1:1 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
- 802
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.3:1
What the reported data says about Tonopah Valley High School
Tonopah Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Tonopah. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254). NCES reports 869 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 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.1:1, 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 (68%) and White (23%). English learners represent 6% 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 Tonopah Valley High School
- 1How do the reported 21.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.25 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White23%
- Hispanic68%
- Black5.8%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial1.3%
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.
Other schools in Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ruth Fisher Middle School
Other · Grades PK–12
745 reported students
Winters Well Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
663 reported students
Desert Sunset Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
648 reported students
Tartesso Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
340 reported students
Saddle Mountain Online Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Tonopah Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West-MEC - Tonopah Valley High School High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) | 07–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Saddle Mountain Online Academy Other · Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) | KG–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Ruth Fisher Middle School Other · Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) | PK–12 | 745 | 0.2 mi |
| Winters Well Elementary School Elementary · Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) | PK–05 | 663 | 5.2 mi |
| Desert Sunset Elementary School Elementary · Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) | PK–05 | 648 | 9 mi |
| Arlington Elementary School Elementary · Arlington Elementary District (4274) | PK–08 | 297 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tonopah Valley High School
What grades does Tonopah Valley High School serve?
Tonopah Valley High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254).
How many students attend Tonopah Valley High School?
Tonopah Valley High School reported 869 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 802 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tonopah Valley High School?
The calculated ratio is 21.1:1, based on 869 students and 41.25 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 Tonopah Valley High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tonopah Valley High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Tonopah Valley High School in?
Tonopah Valley High School is part of Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254), based in Tonopah, AZ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tonopah Valley High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West-MEC - Tonopah Valley High School (under 0.1 mi), Saddle Mountain Online Academy (under 0.1 mi), Ruth Fisher Middle School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.