- Enrollment
- 2,372
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Whittier, CA
California High
Federal NCES profile for California High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064248006950
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
California High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California High ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: Whittier Union High · California
NCES ID 064248006950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-128 students YoY
California High shrank from 2,504 students in 2022-23 to 2,376 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 109.0 → 108.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-128 students YoY 064248006950 · Whittier, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,261 enr · 20.9:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: La Serna High (2,372 students)
California High shrank from 2,504 students in 2022-23 to 2,376 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 109.0 → 108.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
California High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Serna High
La Serna High
2,372 students
- This school
California High
2,261 students
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High
1,865 students
- Whittier High
Whittier High
1,652 students
- Pioneer High
Pioneer High
1,000 students
- Frontier High 364
Frontier High (Continuation)
364 students
What this shows California High reports 2,261 students on the CCD universe file.
How California High compares
California 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 | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,261 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,261
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$21,281
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.6%
White 4.3%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, California High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Whittier Union High reports $21,281 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How California High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Serna High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whittier High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frontier High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to California High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,865
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,000
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Whittier
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
La Serna High
Standard public school
2,372 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Whittier High
Standard public school
1,652 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Pioneer High
Standard public school
1,000 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Frontier High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
364 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
Alternative education program
284 students 21.8:1 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 (~2,261 students)
Frequently asked questions about California High
How many students attend California High?
California High has 2,261 students enrolled. It is a high school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,504 (2022-23) → 2,376 (2023-24), down 128.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California High?
The student-teacher ratio at California High is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 California High?
62.7% of students at California High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California High?
The largest demographic group at California High is Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California High?
California High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 California High rank among high schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, California High ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Whittier, 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 Whittier on the city page.
What other schools are in Whittier Union High?
Besides California High, Whittier Union High also operates La Serna High (2,372 students), Santa Fe High (1,865 students), and Whittier High (1,652 students). See the Whittier Union High district page for the complete list.