Enrollment
3,460
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Beaumont, CA
Beaumont Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Beaumont Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060429000386
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beaumont Senior High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #7 of 14
- public schools in Beaumont · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.7:1
- large classes for California
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Beaumont Senior High has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beaumont Senior High ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Beaumont, CA.
School address
District: Beaumont Unified · California
NCES ID 060429000386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
125.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beaumont Senior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beaumont Senior High
Beaumont Senior High is a large high school in Beaumont, California, enrolling 3,460 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.7:1 is larger than about 92% of California schools and 29% 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 48.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,460 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 96 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #94, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (22%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 692 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Beaumont Unified spends $12,823 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Beaumont's high schools, it stands alongside Glen View High (130 students): Beaumont Senior High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.7:1 vs 18.6:1).
Beaumont Unified also operates San Gorgonio Middle (1,253 students) and Summerwind Trails (1,107 students) alongside Beaumont 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 Beaumont Senior High compares
Beaumont 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 | 27.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,460 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,460
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$12,823
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 692 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 59.3%
White 22.1%
African American 6.5%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Beaumont Senior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaumont Unified, which includes Beaumont Senior High.
$12,823
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 63.7%
Federal 8.5%
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 Beaumont Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Gorgonio Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summerwind Trails | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Starlight Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tournament Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beaumont Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Beaumont
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~3,460 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Beaumont Senior High
How many students attend Beaumont Senior High?
Beaumont Senior High has 3,460 students enrolled. It is a high school in Beaumont, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaumont Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaumont Senior High is 27.7:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beaumont Senior High?
48.4% of students at Beaumont Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beaumont Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Beaumont Senior High is Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment, in Beaumont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beaumont Senior High?
Beaumont Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Beaumont Senior High rank among public schools in Beaumont?
By Resource Investment Index, Beaumont Senior High ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Beaumont, 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 Beaumont on the city page.
Is Beaumont Senior High a good school?
Beaumont Senior High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 Beaumont Unified?
Besides Beaumont Senior High, Beaumont Unified also operates San Gorgonio Middle (1,253 students), Summerwind Trails (1,107 students), and Mountain View Middle (978 students). See the Beaumont Unified district page for the complete list.
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