- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lakewood, CA
Artesia High
Federal NCES profile for Artesia High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060162000002
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Artesia High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- small classes for California
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Artesia High has class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Artesia High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Lakewood, CA.
School address
District: Abc Unified · California
NCES ID 060162000002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Artesia High held near 1,441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.1 → 73.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+44 students YoY 060162000002 · Lakewood, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,384 enr · 18.5:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cerritos High (1,996 students)
Artesia High held near 1,441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.1 → 73.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Artesia High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cerritos High
Cerritos High
1,996 students
- Gahr (Richard)
Gahr (Richard) High
1,631 students
- This school
Artesia High
1,384 students
- Whitney (Gretc
Whitney (Gretchen) High
1,024 students
- Leal (Frank C. 774
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary
774 students
- Nixon (Patrici 681
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary
681 students
What this shows Artesia High reports 1,384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Artesia High compares
Artesia 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 | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,384 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,384
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in California - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$17,187
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.2%
Asian 10.8%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 3.8%
White 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Artesia High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abc Unified reports $17,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Artesia High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gahr (Richard) High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitney (Gretchen) High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leal (Frank C.) Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nixon (Patricia) Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Artesia High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Lakewood
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Artesia High
How many students attend Artesia High?
Artesia High has 1,384 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lakewood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,397 (2022-23) → 1,441 (2023-24), nearly flat (+44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Artesia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Artesia High is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Artesia High?
74.1% of students at Artesia High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Artesia High?
The largest demographic group at Artesia High is Hispanic or Latino at 77.2% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Artesia High?
Artesia High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Artesia High rank among high schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Artesia High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Lakewood, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Abc Unified?
Besides Artesia High, Abc Unified also operates Cerritos High (1,996 students), Gahr (Richard) High (1,631 students), and Whitney (Gretchen) High (1,024 students). See the Abc Unified district page for the complete list.