At a glance
Reported students
86
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
505
Mt Graham High School: 86 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
17.2:1 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
- 74
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Mt Graham High School
Mt Graham High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Safford. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Safford Unified District (4218). NCES reports 86 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, 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 (52.3%) and White (43%). Students served under IDEA represent 25.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mt Graham High School
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 5 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 25.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.04
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White43%
- Hispanic52.3%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
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 Safford Unified District (4218)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Safford High School
High · Grades 09–12
828 reported students
Safford Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
375 reported students
Lafe Nelson School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
471 reported students
Dorothy Stinson School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
539 reported students
Ruth Powell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
575 reported students
Public schools near Mt Graham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIFT - Mt. Graham High School High · Gila Institute for Technology (79387) | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Safford High School High · Safford Unified District (4218) | 09–12 | 828 | 2 mi |
| GIFT - Safford High School High · Gila Institute for Technology (79387) | 09–12 | 0 | 2 mi |
| Thatcher High School High · Thatcher Unified District (4219) | 09–12 | 512 | 3.7 mi |
| GIFT - Thatcher High School High · Gila Institute for Technology (79387) | 09–12 | 0 | 3.7 mi |
| GIFT - Gila Institute for Technology High · Gila Institute for Technology (79387) | 09–12 | 24 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mt Graham High School
What grades does Mt Graham High School serve?
Mt Graham High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Safford Unified District (4218).
How many students attend Mt Graham High School?
Mt Graham High School reported 86 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 74 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mt Graham High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 86 students and 5 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 Mt Graham High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mt Graham High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Safford Unified District (4218) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Mt Graham High School in?
Mt Graham High School is part of Safford Unified District (4218), based in Safford, AZ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mt Graham High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include GIFT - Mt. Graham High School (under 0.1 mi), Safford High School (2 mi), GIFT - Safford High School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.