- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060816000790
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 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 23/100 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
- 23
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Alta Loma High held near 2,400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 97.1 → 99.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-56 students YoY 060816000790 · Alta Loma, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,386 enr · 24.6:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Etiwanda High (3,446 students)
Alta Loma High held near 2,400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount). Teacher FTE added 97.1 → 99.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alta Loma High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Etiwanda High
Etiwanda High
3,446 students
- Rancho Cucamon
Rancho Cucamonga High
3,221 students
- Chaffey High
Chaffey High
3,127 students
- Los Osos High
Los Osos High
2,759 students
- Montclair High
Montclair High
2,515 students
- This school
Alta Loma High
2,386 students
What this shows Alta Loma High reports 2,386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alta Loma High compares
Alta Loma High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,706
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Chaffey Joint Union High reports $16,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,221
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,386 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,456 (2022-23) → 2,400 (2023-24), nearly flat (-56).
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 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.