Enrollment
831
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alta Loma, CA
Alta Loma Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Alta Loma Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060216000094
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta Loma Junior High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools.
- #11 of 13
- public schools in Alta Loma · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.8:1
- large classes for California
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta Loma Junior High has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Loma Junior High ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Alta Loma, CA.
School address
District: Alta Loma Elementary · California
NCES ID 060216000094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alta Loma Junior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alta Loma Junior High
Alta Loma Junior High is a mid-sized middle school in Alta Loma, California, enrolling 831 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.8:1 is larger than about 96% of California schools and 43% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 831 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #721.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (30%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 831 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Alta Loma Elementary spends $12,690 per pupil, 23% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Alta Loma's middle schools, it stands alongside Vineyard Junior High (933 students): Alta Loma Junior High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (30.8:1 vs 35.9:1).
Alta Loma Elementary also operates Vineyard Junior High (933 students) and Floyd M. Stork Elementary (642 students) alongside Alta Loma Junior 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 Junior High compares
Alta Loma Junior 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 | 30.8:1 | ▲ 43% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 831 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
831
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.8:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$12,690
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 831 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 52.3%
White 29.7%
Asian 8.3%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Alta Loma Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alta Loma Elementary, which includes Alta Loma Junior High.
$12,690
Per student
-23%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 69.4%
Federal 6.6%
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 Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineyard Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd M. Stork Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Banyan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deer Canyon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victoria Groves Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta Loma Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 35.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Alta Loma
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~831 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Alta Loma Junior High
How many students attend Alta Loma Junior High?
Alta Loma Junior High has 831 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alta Loma, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Loma Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Loma Junior High is 30.8:1, which is 43% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 96% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alta Loma Junior High?
27.4% of students at Alta Loma Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta Loma Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Alta Loma Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment, in Alta Loma, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta Loma Junior High?
Alta Loma Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alta Loma Junior High rank among public schools in Alta Loma?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Loma Junior High ranks #11 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 Junior High a good school?
Alta Loma Junior High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. 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 Alta Loma Elementary?
Besides Alta Loma Junior High, Alta Loma Elementary also operates Vineyard Junior High (933 students), Floyd M. Stork Elementary (642 students), and Banyan Elementary (572 students). See the Alta Loma Elementary district page for the complete list.
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