(on FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 18.83. As of 2019, 23% of students are on free or reduced lunch. The National Center for Education Statistics reported that in 2020 and 2021, the ethnic demographics of students was 46.1% Caucasian, 41.6% Hispanic and Latino American, 6% African American, 2.3% Asian American, and 4% other including American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, and multiple raced backgrounds, making up a majority minority. Enrollment has decreased since 2017, following an increase in enrollment since 2013; there were 2,024 students for the 2017-2018 school year, an increase from an enrollment of 1,646 as of the 2020-2021 school year. Demographically, Verrado has shifted, from 36.8% Hispanic and Latino American students in 2018 to 43.49% in 2022. Conversely, the percentage of Caucasian students has decreased, from 49.4% in 2018 to 45% in 2022. Awards In 2022, U.S. News & World Report ranked Verrado High School 4,149th nationally and 72nd among schools in Arizona. Newsweek placed the school 1,586th in its annual America's Best High Schools list for 2013. The Washington Post placed Verrado 1,747th on its "America's Most Challenging High Schools" list for 2015. Curriculum The curriculum at Verrado High School typically includes four years of English, mathematics, and three years of laboratory-based sciences and history, consistent with other high schools in the Agua Fria Union High School District. Students also take one year of a foreign language, two years of a fine arts class, and four years of an elective class. A wide range of elective courses are offered, and Verrado implements vocational education through courses in fields such as coding, digital photography, engineering, graphic design, marketing, and sports medicine. Verrado offers a range of Advanced Placement (AP) classes, focusing on English, mathematics, science, history, art, and foreign languages. These classes allow students to earn college credit. The school also offers the AP Capstone diploma program. As of 2022, there are 17 AP classes offered, with about a third of students taking at least one AP class. About 45% of students pass their AP tests. In 2009, Verrado partnered with Project Lead the Way to improve its STEM education, allowing students to earn college credit. Students may also earn college credit from the University of Arizona for enrolling in engineering courses. In 2016, Verrado began offering all-female engineering courses, in an effort to increase diversity. Foreign language offerings at Verrado include