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Carl Hayden High School

3333 W ROOSEVELT ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85009Phoenix Union High School District (4286) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
2,217
Students
Total enrolled
73%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 16% vs nat'l
$14,520
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
19.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 25% vs nat'l
33/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 35% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 2,217 students in grades 09–12 in PHOENIX, Arizona.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,520 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 33th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Carl Hayden High School is a very large high in PHOENIX, Arizona, serving grades 09–12 with 2,217 students. The district invests $14,520 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 93% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 33/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Carl Hayden High School

2,217
Total Students
19.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
93%
Free Lunch
115
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,234 male · 983 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility93%
National avg 52% · 2,061 students
Student Composition
94%
White1%
Hispanic / Latino94%
Black4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040633000541

Academic Outcomes at Carl Hayden High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
73
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
73%
State avg
70%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
33
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 33th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 5th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 85009

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,520Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,520
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,389
Student Support$2,759
Administration$1,742
Operations$2,178
Other$1,452
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,520 spent per student, an estimated $6,432 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
24%
58%
State government
24.1%
Local (property tax)
57.9%
Federal programs
18.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 73% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (33/100) — national median is 50
  • 93% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyMaricopa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPhoenix Union High School District (4286) →
Phone: (602)764-3000
NCES ID: 040633000541
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PHOENIX seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
3333 W ROOSEVELT ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85009
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.