- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Covina, CA
Charter Oak High
Federal NCES profile for Charter Oak High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060819000801
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charter Oak High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Covina · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Charter Oak High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charter Oak High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Covina, CA.
School address
District: Charter Oak Unified · California
NCES ID 060819000801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Charter Oak High held near 1,299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 58.9 → 58.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 060819000801 · Covina, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,259 enr · 21.7:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Royal Oak Middle (610 students)
Charter Oak High held near 1,299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE held 58.9 → 58.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Charter Oak High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Charter Oak High
1,259 students
- Royal Oak Midd
Royal Oak Middle
610 students
- Cedargrove Ele
Cedargrove Elementary
569 students
- Badillo Elemen 442
Badillo Elementary
442 students
- Glen Oak Eleme 428
Glen Oak Elementary
428 students
- Washington Ele 421
Washington Elementary
421 students
What this shows Charter Oak High reports 1,259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charter Oak High compares
Charter Oak 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,259 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,259
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,587
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.3%
White 11.4%
Asian 7.5%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Charter Oak High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charter Oak Unified reports $17,587 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charter Oak High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedargrove Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Badillo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Oak Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charter Oak High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Covina
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Gladstone High
Standard public school
1,326 students 36.8:1 students per teacher
Northview High
Standard public school
1,247 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Covina High
Standard public school
1,056 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Fairvalley High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
115 students 8.2:1 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 (~1,259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charter Oak High
How many students attend Charter Oak High?
Charter Oak High has 1,259 students enrolled. It is a high school in Covina, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,329 (2022-23) → 1,299 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charter Oak High?
The student-teacher ratio at Charter Oak High is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charter Oak High?
48.2% of students at Charter Oak High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charter Oak High?
The largest demographic group at Charter Oak High is Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment, in Covina, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charter Oak High?
Charter Oak High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Charter Oak High rank among high schools in Covina?
By Resource Investment Index, Charter Oak High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Covina, 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 Covina on the city page.
What other schools are in Charter Oak Unified?
Besides Charter Oak High, Charter Oak Unified also operates Royal Oak Middle (610 students), Cedargrove Elementary (569 students), and Badillo Elementary (442 students). See the Charter Oak Unified district page for the complete list.