At a glance
Reported students
1,679
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
77.85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
564.5
Arcadia High School: 1,679 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
21.6:1 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
- 1,632
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.7:1
What the reported data says about Arcadia High School
Arcadia High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Phoenix. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Scottsdale Unified District (4240). NCES reports 1,679 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 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.6:1, 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 White (46.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (40.6%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Arcadia High School
- 1How do the reported 21.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 77.85 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 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.8%
- Hispanic40.6%
- Black5.2%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.7%
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
Students enrolled
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
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 Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Chaparral High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,773 reported students
Desert Mountain High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,905 reported students
Saguaro High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,300 reported students
Coronado High School
High · Grades 09–12
747 reported students
Cheyenne Traditional School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
953 reported students
Cocopah Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
861 reported students
Public schools near Arcadia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVIT - Arcadia High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Ombudsman - Charter East High · Charter · Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323) | 09–12 | 188 | 1.3 mi |
| Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep High · Charter · Veritas Preparatory Academy (80992) | 06–12 | 781 | 1.3 mi |
| The Excel Center - Papago High · Charter · Arizona Goodwill Education Services (1001949) | 09–12 | 19 | 2 mi |
| Camelback High School High · Phoenix Union High School District (4286) | 09–12 | 2,106 | 2.5 mi |
| Gateway Early College High School High · Charter · Maricopa County Community College District dba Gat (4314) | 09–12 | 350 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Arcadia High School
What grades does Arcadia High School serve?
Arcadia High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Scottsdale Unified District (4240).
How many students attend Arcadia High School?
Arcadia High School reported 1,679 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,632 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Arcadia High School?
The calculated ratio is 21.6:1, based on 1,679 students and 77.85 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 Arcadia High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Arcadia High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Scottsdale Unified District (4240) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Arcadia High School in?
Arcadia High School is part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240), based in Scottsdale, AZ, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Arcadia High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include EVIT - Arcadia High School (under 0.1 mi), Ombudsman - Charter East (1.3 mi), Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.