Enrollment
1,017
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060855000852
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Chowchilla · Resource Index
- 26
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chowchilla Union High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chowchilla Union High
Chowchilla Union High is a higher-need, large high school in Chowchilla, California, enrolling 1,017 students.
At 21.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,017 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 937 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #639.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (24%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Chowchilla's high schools, it stands alongside Gateway High (Continuation) (74 students): Chowchilla Union High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.6:1 vs 37:1).
Its district, Chowchilla Union High, also runs Gateway High (Continuation) (74 students).
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 Chowchilla Union High compares
Chowchilla Union 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,604
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chowchilla Union High, which includes Chowchilla Union High.
$14,604
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 43.8%
Federal 19.7%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 37:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools in Chowchilla
1 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 (~1,017 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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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.
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 26/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Chowchilla Union High a good school?
Chowchilla Union High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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