- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Garden Grove, CA
Bolsa Grande High
Federal NCES profile for Bolsa Grande High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061488001827
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bolsa Grande High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Garden Grove · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bolsa Grande High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bolsa Grande High ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Garden Grove, CA.
School address
District: Garden Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061488001827 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Bolsa Grande High held near 1,726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.5 → 78.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 061488001827 · Garden Grove, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,701 enr · 22.4:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Grove High (2,148 students)
Bolsa Grande High held near 1,726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.5 → 78.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bolsa Grande High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Grove H
Garden Grove High
2,148 students
- La Quinta High
La Quinta High
2,041 students
- This school
Bolsa Grande High
1,701 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
1,664 students
- Pacifica High
Pacifica High
1,634 students
- Rancho Alamito
Rancho Alamitos High
1,439 students
What this shows Bolsa Grande High reports 1,701 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bolsa Grande High compares
Bolsa Grande 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,701 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,701
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,023
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%
White 3.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Bolsa Grande High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garden Grove Unified reports $20,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bolsa Grande High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Quinta High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacifica High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho Alamitos High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bolsa Grande High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,439
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Garden Grove
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Garden Grove High
Standard public school
2,148 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Santiago High
Standard public school
1,664 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Pacifica High
Standard public school
1,634 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Rancho Alamitos High
Standard public school
1,439 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Jordan Secondary Learning Center
Special-education school
97 students 12.1:1 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 (~1,701 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bolsa Grande High
How many students attend Bolsa Grande High?
Bolsa Grande High has 1,701 students enrolled. It is a high school in Garden Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,723 (2022-23) → 1,726 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bolsa Grande High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bolsa Grande High is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bolsa Grande High?
75.0% of students at Bolsa Grande High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bolsa Grande High?
The largest demographic group at Bolsa Grande High is Asian at 57.4% of enrollment, in Garden Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bolsa Grande High?
Bolsa Grande High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Bolsa Grande High rank among high schools in Garden Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Bolsa Grande High ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Garden Grove, 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 Garden Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Garden Grove Unified?
Besides Bolsa Grande High, Garden Grove Unified also operates Garden Grove High (2,148 students), La Quinta High (2,041 students), and Santiago High (1,664 students). See the Garden Grove Unified district page for the complete list.