Enrollment
2,748
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chino Hills, CA
Chino Hills High
Federal NCES profile for Chino Hills High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060846010360
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chino Hills High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Chino Hills · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chino Hills High has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chino Hills High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Chino Hills, CA.
School address
District: Chino Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060846010360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
108.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chino Hills High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chino Hills High
Chino Hills High is a large high school in Chino Hills, California, enrolling 2,748 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,748 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 197 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #185, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Chino Hills's high schools, it stands alongside Ruben S. Ayala High (2,541 students): Chino Hills High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.4:1 vs 24.7:1).
Chino Valley Unified also operates Ruben S. Ayala High (2,541 students) and Chino High (2,077 students) alongside Chino Hills High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chino Hills High compares
Chino Hills High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,748 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,748
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$13,384
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
Asian 31.6%
White 15.2%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Chino Hills High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chino Valley Unified, which includes Chino Hills High.
$13,384
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 53.7%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chino Hills High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben S. Ayala High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chino High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don Antonio Lugo High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon Hills Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cal Aero Preserve Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chino Hills High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,541
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Chino Hills
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,748 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chino Hills High
How many students attend Chino Hills High?
Chino Hills High has 2,748 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chino Hills, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chino Hills High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chino Hills High is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chino Hills High?
25.1% of students at Chino Hills High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chino Hills High?
The largest demographic group at Chino Hills High is Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment, in Chino Hills, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chino Hills High?
Chino Hills High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chino Hills High rank among high schools in Chino Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Chino Hills High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Chino Hills, 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 Chino Hills on the city page.
Is Chino Hills High a good school?
Chino Hills High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chino Valley Unified?
Besides Chino Hills High, Chino Valley Unified also operates Ruben S. Ayala High (2,541 students), Chino High (2,077 students), and Don Antonio Lugo High (1,256 students). See the Chino Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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