- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060411000371
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Bassett Senior High shrank from 839 students in 2022-23 to 793 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 060411000371 · La Puente, CA High · MID · TRAD
747 enr · 20.2:1 · 82.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Don Julian Elementary (544 students)
Bassett Senior High shrank from 839 students in 2022-23 to 793 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bassett Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bassett Senior High
747 students
- Don Julian Ele
Don Julian Elementary
544 students
- Edgewood Acade
Edgewood Academy
478 students
- Torch Middle
Torch Middle
345 students
- J. E. Van Wig
J. E. Van Wig Elementary
334 students
- Sunkist Elemen
Sunkist Elementary
304 students
What this shows Bassett Senior High reports 747 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bassett Senior High compares
Bassett Senior High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$18,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Bassett Unified reports $18,510 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~747 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 839 (2022-23) → 793 (2023-24), down 46.
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 44/100 (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 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.
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.