Enrollment
2,065
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Claremont, CA
Claremont High
Federal NCES profile for Claremont 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 060876000887
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Claremont High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Claremont · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Claremont High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Claremont High ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Claremont, CA.
School address
District: Claremont Unified · California
NCES ID 060876000887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Claremont High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Claremont High
Claremont High is a large high school in Claremont, California, enrolling 2,065 students.
At 22.7:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,065 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 270 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #214, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Claremont's high schools, it stands alongside San Antonio High (Continuation) (69 students): Claremont High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.7:1 vs 17.3:1).
Claremont Unified also operates El Roble Intermediate (952 students) and Chaparral Elementary (648 students) alongside Claremont 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 Claremont High compares
Claremont 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,065 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,065
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$14,121
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 43.6%
White 28.8%
Asian 15.6%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Claremont High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Claremont Unified, which includes Claremont High.
$14,121
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 59.3%
Federal 6.6%
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 Claremont High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Roble Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Condit Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumner Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Claremont High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar high schools in Claremont
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 (~2,065 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Claremont High
How many students attend Claremont High?
Claremont High has 2,065 students enrolled. It is a high school in Claremont, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claremont High?
The student-teacher ratio at Claremont High is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Claremont High?
27.6% of students at Claremont High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Claremont High?
The largest demographic group at Claremont High is Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment, in Claremont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claremont High?
Claremont High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Claremont High rank among public schools in Claremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Claremont High ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Claremont, 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 Claremont on the city page.
Is Claremont High a good school?
Claremont High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Claremont Unified?
Besides Claremont High, Claremont Unified also operates El Roble Intermediate (952 students), Chaparral Elementary (648 students), and Condit Elementary (603 students). See the Claremont Unified district page for the complete list.
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