At a glance
Reported students
858
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona other enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 201 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
279.5
Show Low High School: 858 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
21.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. 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
- 859
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.5:1
What the reported data says about Show Low High School
Show Low High School is a public combined / other school serving grades 03–12 in Show Low. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Show Low Unified District (4393). NCES reports 858 students for 2024–25.
Among 201 combined / other schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 137 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th 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 14.6:1 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 (71.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Show Low High School
- 1How do the reported 21.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.75 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.3%
- Hispanic21%
- Black0.9%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.4%
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
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 Show Low Unified District (4393)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Show Low Preschool
Other · Grades PK–PK
14 reported students
Wmi on Line
Other · Grades KG–12
9 reported students
RISE
Other · Grades 03–12
Enrollment not reported
Show Low Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
527 reported students
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
383 reported students
Whipple Ranch Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
351 reported students
Public schools near Show Low 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIT - Show Low High School High · Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technolog (78786) | 09–12 | 3 | under 0.1 mi |
| White Mountain Institute High · Show Low Unified District (4393) | 09–12 | 48 | under 0.1 mi |
| Whipple Ranch Elementary School Elementary · Show Low Unified District (4393) | PK–05 | 351 | 0.2 mi |
| Wmi on Line Other · Show Low Unified District (4393) | KG–12 | 9 | 0.3 mi |
| Show Low Preschool Other · Show Low Unified District (4393) | PK–PK | 14 | 0.3 mi |
| Sequoia Village School Other · Charter · Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211) | KG–12 | 173 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Show Low High School
What grades does Show Low High School serve?
Show Low High School reports grades 03–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Show Low Unified District (4393).
How many students attend Show Low High School?
Show Low High School reported 858 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 201 Arizona combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 859 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Show Low High School?
The calculated ratio is 21.6:1, based on 858 students and 39.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Show Low High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Show Low High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Show Low Unified District (4393) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Show Low High School in?
Show Low High School is part of Show Low Unified District (4393), based in Show Low, AZ, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Show Low High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include NAVIT - Show Low High School (under 0.1 mi), White Mountain Institute (under 0.1 mi), Whipple Ranch Elementary School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.