- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 37:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chowchilla, CA
Chowchilla Union High
Federal NCES profile for Chowchilla Union High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060855000852
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chowchilla Union High earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Chowchilla · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chowchilla Union High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chowchilla Union High ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Chowchilla, CA.
School address
District: Chowchilla Union High · California
NCES ID 060855000852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Chowchilla Union High held near 1,067 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 46.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 060855000852 · Chowchilla, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,017 enr · 21.6:1 · 71.5% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway High (Continuation) (74 students)
Chowchilla Union High held near 1,067 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 46.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Chowchilla Union High compares
Chowchilla Union 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,017
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.1%
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
$16,045
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.9%
White 23.8%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Chowchilla Union High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Chowchilla Union High reports $16,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chowchilla Union High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chowchilla Union High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Chowchilla
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,017 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chowchilla Union High
How many students attend Chowchilla Union High?
Chowchilla Union High has 1,017 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chowchilla, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,078 (2022-23) → 1,067 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chowchilla Union High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chowchilla Union High is 21.6:1, which is 0% 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 Chowchilla Union High?
71.5% of students at Chowchilla Union High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chowchilla Union High?
The largest demographic group at Chowchilla Union High is Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment, in Chowchilla, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chowchilla Union High?
Chowchilla Union High has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Chowchilla Union High rank among public schools in Chowchilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Chowchilla Union High ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Chowchilla, 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 Chowchilla on the city page.
What other schools are in Chowchilla Union High?
Besides Chowchilla Union High, Chowchilla Union High also operates Gateway High (Continuation) (74 students). See the Chowchilla Union High district page for the complete list.