- Enrollment
- 2,121
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bell Gardens, CA
Bell Gardens High
Federal NCES profile for Bell Gardens High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062547003790
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell Gardens High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Bell Gardens · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- small classes for California
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell Gardens High has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Gardens High ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Bell Gardens, CA.
School address
District: Montebello Unified · California
NCES ID 062547003790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Bell Gardens High held near 2,139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-78 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 111.1 → 112.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-78 students YoY 062547003790 · Bell Gardens, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,046 enr · 18.4:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Schurr High (2,121 students)
Bell Gardens High held near 2,139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-78 headcount). Teacher FTE added 111.1 → 112.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bell Gardens High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Schurr High
Schurr High
2,121 students
- This school
Bell Gardens High
2,046 students
- Montebello Hig
Montebello High
1,907 students
- Bell Gardens I 790
Bell Gardens Intermediate
790 students
- Greenwood Elem 746
Greenwood Elementary
746 students
- Montebello Int 733
Montebello Intermediate
733 students
What this shows Bell Gardens High reports 2,046 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell Gardens High compares
Bell Gardens 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 | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,046 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,046
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$22,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 1364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.6%
White 0.2%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.8, Bell Gardens High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montebello Unified reports $22,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bell Gardens High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schurr High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montebello High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell Gardens Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montebello Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell Gardens High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~2,046 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bell Gardens High
How many students attend Bell Gardens High?
Bell Gardens High has 2,046 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bell Gardens, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,217 (2022-23) → 2,139 (2023-24), nearly flat (-78).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Gardens High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Gardens High is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Bell Gardens High?
76.1% of students at Bell Gardens High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell Gardens High?
The largest demographic group at Bell Gardens High is Hispanic or Latino at 99.6% of enrollment, in Bell Gardens, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell Gardens High?
Bell Gardens High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Bell Gardens High rank among public schools in Bell Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Gardens High ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Bell Gardens, 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 Bell Gardens on the city page.
What other schools are in Montebello Unified?
Besides Bell Gardens High, Montebello Unified also operates Schurr High (2,121 students), Montebello High (1,907 students), and Bell Gardens Intermediate (790 students). See the Montebello Unified district page for the complete list.