Enrollment
747
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · La Puente, CA
Bassett Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Bassett Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060411000371
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bassett Senior High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in La Puente · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bassett Senior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bassett Senior High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in La Puente, CA.
School address
District: Bassett Unified · California
NCES ID 060411000371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bassett Senior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bassett Senior High
Bassett Senior High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in La Puente, California, enrolling 747 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 747 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,598 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #42, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 136 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among La Puente's high schools, it stands alongside Nogales High (1,535 students): Bassett Senior High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.2:1 vs 20.2:1).
Bassett Unified also operates Don Julian Elementary (544 students) and Edgewood Academy (478 students) alongside Bassett Senior 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 Bassett Senior High compares
Bassett Senior 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 | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$15,662
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
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 136 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 92.4%
Asian 5.9%
White 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Bassett Senior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bassett Unified, which includes Bassett Senior High.
$15,662
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 61.4%
Federal 13.3%
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 Bassett Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Julian Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Torch Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. E. Van Wig Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunkist Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bassett Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in La Puente
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nogales High
Standard public school
1,535 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
La Puente High
Standard public school
813 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Santana High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
89 students 8.1:1 students per teacher
Nueva Vista Continuation High
Alternative education program
46 students 23:1 students per teacher
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 (~747 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bassett Senior High
How many students attend Bassett Senior High?
Bassett Senior High has 747 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Puente, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bassett Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bassett Senior High is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 Bassett Senior High?
82.1% of students at Bassett Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bassett Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Bassett Senior High is Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment, in La Puente, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bassett Senior High?
Bassett Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Bassett Senior High rank among high schools in La Puente?
By Resource Investment Index, Bassett Senior High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in La Puente, 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 La Puente on the city page.
Is Bassett Senior High a good school?
Bassett Senior High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Bassett Unified?
Besides Bassett Senior High, Bassett Unified also operates Don Julian Elementary (544 students), Edgewood Academy (478 students), and Torch Middle (345 students). See the Bassett Unified district page for the complete list.
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