- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Banning, CA
Banning High
Federal NCES profile for Banning 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 060384000347
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banning High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Banning · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Banning High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banning High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Banning, CA.
School address
District: Banning Unified · California
NCES ID 060384000347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Banning High held near 1,146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.7 → 59.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 060384000347 · Banning, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,145 enr · 20.1:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Nicolet Middle (966 students)
Banning High held near 1,146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.7 → 59.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Banning High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Banning High
1,145 students
- Nicolet Middle
Nicolet Middle
966 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
782 students
- Hemmerling Ele
Hemmerling Elementary
468 students
- Hoffer Element 367
Hoffer Elementary
367 students
- Cabazon Elemen 268
Cabazon Elementary
268 students
What this shows Banning High reports 1,145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banning High compares
Banning 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,145 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,145
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
68.6%
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
$18,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.1%
White 8.9%
African American 7.0%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Banning High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Banning Unified reports $18,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Banning High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolet Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hemmerling Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoffer Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabazon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banning High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Banning
2 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 (~1,145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Banning High
How many students attend Banning High?
Banning High has 1,145 students enrolled. It is a high school in Banning, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,146 (2022-23) → 1,146 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banning High?
The student-teacher ratio at Banning High is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% 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 Banning High?
75.5% of students at Banning High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banning High?
The largest demographic group at Banning High is Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment, in Banning, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banning High?
Banning 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 Banning High rank among high schools in Banning?
By Resource Investment Index, Banning High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Banning, 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 Banning on the city page.
What other schools are in Banning Unified?
Besides Banning High, Banning Unified also operates Nicolet Middle (966 students), Central Elementary (782 students), and Hemmerling Elementary (468 students). See the Banning Unified district page for the complete list.