- Enrollment
- 2,504
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buena Park, CA
Buena Park High
Federal NCES profile for Buena Park High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061476001809
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buena Park High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #10 of 14
- public schools in Buena Park · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Buena Park High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Park High ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Buena Park, CA.
School address
District: Fullerton Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 061476001809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Buena Park High held near 1,726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-78 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.7 → 71.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-78 students YoY 061476001809 · Buena Park, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,682 enr · 22.7:1 · 73.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy High (2,504 students)
Buena Park High held near 1,726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-78 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.7 → 71.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Buena Park High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy High
Troy High
2,504 students
- Sunny Hills Hi
Sunny Hills High
2,337 students
- La Habra High
La Habra High
1,881 students
- Fullerton Unio
Fullerton Union High
1,880 students
- Sonora High
Sonora High
1,779 students
- This school
Buena Park High
1,682 students
What this shows Buena Park High reports 1,682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buena Park High compares
Buena Park 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,682 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,682
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$15,701
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.8%
Asian 6.7%
White 3.6%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Buena Park High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
District finance for Fullerton Joint Union High reports $15,701 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buena Park High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunny Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Habra High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fullerton Union High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sonora High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buena Park High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,337
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,880
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,779
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~1,682 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buena Park High
How many students attend Buena Park High?
Buena Park High has 1,682 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buena Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,804 (2022-23) → 1,726 (2023-24), nearly flat (-78).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buena Park High?
The student-teacher ratio at Buena Park High is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buena Park High?
73.5% of students at Buena Park High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buena Park High?
The largest demographic group at Buena Park High is Hispanic or Latino at 84.8% of enrollment, in Buena Park, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buena Park High?
Buena Park High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Buena Park High rank among public schools in Buena Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Park High ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Buena Park, 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 Buena Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Fullerton Joint Union High?
Besides Buena Park High, Fullerton Joint Union High also operates Troy High (2,504 students), Sunny Hills High (2,337 students), and La Habra High (1,881 students). See the Fullerton Joint Union High district page for the complete list.