Enrollment
2,386
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Alta Loma, CA
Alta Loma High
Federal NCES profile for Alta Loma High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060816000790
👥 S:T ratio 2
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta Loma High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #13 of 13
- public schools in Alta Loma · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta Loma High has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Loma High ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Alta Loma, CA.
School address
District: Chaffey Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 060816000790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alta Loma High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alta Loma High
Alta Loma High is a large high school in Alta Loma, California, enrolling 2,386 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,386 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 245 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #211, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (23%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 398 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Chaffey Joint Union High also operates Etiwanda High (3,446 students) and Rancho Cucamonga High (3,221 students) alongside Alta Loma High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alta Loma High compares
Alta Loma High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,386 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,386
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,404
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.3%
White 23.1%
African American 5.7%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Alta Loma High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chaffey Joint Union High, which includes Alta Loma High.
$15,404
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.9%
State 52.9%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alta Loma High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etiwanda High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho Cucamonga High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaffey High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Los Osos High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montclair High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta Loma High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,221
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 3,127
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,759
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,515
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,386 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Alta Loma High
How many students attend Alta Loma High?
Alta Loma High has 2,386 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alta Loma, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Loma High?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Loma High is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alta Loma High?
42.8% of students at Alta Loma High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta Loma High?
The largest demographic group at Alta Loma High is Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment, in Alta Loma, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta Loma High?
Alta Loma High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alta Loma High rank among public schools in Alta Loma?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Loma High ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Alta Loma, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alta Loma on the city page.
Is Alta Loma High a good school?
Alta Loma High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chaffey Joint Union High?
Besides Alta Loma High, Chaffey Joint Union High also operates Etiwanda High (3,446 students), Rancho Cucamonga High (3,221 students), and Chaffey High (3,127 students). See the Chaffey Joint Union High district page for the complete list.
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