Safford High School in Safford, AZ

At a glance

Reported students

828

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

43.36

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

19.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Arizona high enrollment

81st percentile

Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

505

Safford High School: 828 reported students.

State peer staffing position

55th percentile

19.1:1 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: 846
Teachers (FTE): 42
Student–teacher ratio: 20.1:1

What the reported data says about Safford High School

Safford 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 828 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 19.1:1, 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 (57%) and White (39.3%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Safford High School

1How do the reported 19.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.36 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?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.6%
Students with disabilities: 14.2%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0.74
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

White39.3%
Hispanic57%
Black1%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.4%

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

Not reported as offered

Computer science

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Mt Graham High School

High · Grades 09–12

86 reported students

Ruth Powell Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

575 reported students

Dorothy Stinson School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

539 reported students

Lafe Nelson School

Elementary · Grades KG–06

471 reported students

Safford Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

375 reported students

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Public schools near Safford 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 - Safford High School High · Gila Institute for Technology (79387)	09–12	0	under 0.1 mi
Thatcher High School High · Thatcher Unified District (4219)	09–12	512	1.9 mi
GIFT - Thatcher High School High · Gila Institute for Technology (79387)	09–12	0	1.9 mi
Mt Graham High School High · Safford Unified District (4218)	09–12	86	2 mi
GIFT - Mt. Graham High School High · Gila Institute for Technology (79387)	09–12	0	2 mi
Eagle Online Academy High · Thatcher Unified District (4219)	07–12	49	2.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Safford High School

What grades does Safford High School serve?

Safford High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Safford Unified District (4218).

How many students attend Safford High School?

Safford High School reported 828 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 846 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Safford High School?

The calculated ratio is 19.1:1, based on 828 students and 43.36 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 Safford High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Safford 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 Safford High School in?

Safford 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 Safford High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include GIFT - Safford High School (under 0.1 mi), Thatcher High School (1.9 mi), GIFT - Thatcher High School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.