At a glance
Reported students
433
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
295
San Carlos High School: 433 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
15.7:1 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
- 347
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about San Carlos High School
San Carlos High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Peridot. It is one of 5 current school records connected to San Carlos Unified District (4210). NCES reports 433 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 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, below 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 American Indian or Alaska Native (99.5%) and Asian (0.2%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.1%. 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 San Carlos High School
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.5 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
- English learners
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White0%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native99.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.2%
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
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 San Carlos Unified District (4210)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
San Carlos Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
295 reported students
Rice Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
673 reported students
San Carlos Alternative High School
Other · Grades KG–12
37 reported students
Shil Gozhoo Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Public schools near San Carlos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVIT - San Carlos High School High · Cobre Valley Institute of Technology District (79391) | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| San Carlos Alternative High School Other · San Carlos Unified District (4210) | KG–12 | 37 | under 0.1 mi |
| Rice Elementary School Elementary · San Carlos Unified District (4210) | PK–06 | 673 | 4.2 mi |
| San Carlos Middle School Middle · San Carlos Unified District (4210) | 06–08 | 295 | 4.3 mi |
| Shil Gozhoo Academy Other · San Carlos Unified District (4210) | KG–12 | 0 | 4.3 mi |
| Biyaagozhoo Center Other · Gila County Regional School District (87600) | 03–12 | 10 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about San Carlos High School
What grades does San Carlos High School serve?
San Carlos High School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in San Carlos Unified District (4210).
How many students attend San Carlos High School?
San Carlos High School reported 433 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 347 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at San Carlos High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 433 students and 27.5 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 San Carlos High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
San Carlos High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Carlos Unified District (4210) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is San Carlos High School in?
San Carlos High School is part of San Carlos Unified District (4210), based in San Carlos, AZ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near San Carlos High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include CVIT - San Carlos High School (under 0.1 mi), San Carlos Alternative High School (under 0.1 mi), Rice Elementary School (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.