Enrollment
3,113
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Clovis, CA
Clovis East High
Federal NCES profile for Clovis East High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060903007959
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clovis East High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Clovis · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 26.2:1
- large classes for California
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clovis East High has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clovis East High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Clovis, CA.
School address
District: Clovis Unified · California
NCES ID 060903007959 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
119.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clovis East High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clovis East High
Clovis East High is a large high school in Clovis, California, enrolling 3,113 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.2:1 is larger than about 86% of California schools and 22% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,113 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 150 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 189 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 42 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Clovis's high schools, it stands alongside Clovis High (2,779 students): Clovis East High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.2:1 vs 21.1:1).
Clovis Unified also operates Clovis High (2,779 students) and Buchanan High (2,551 students) alongside Clovis East 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 Clovis East High compares
Clovis East 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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,113 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,113
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,739
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
Counselors16.5 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 42 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 42.4%
Asian 31.5%
White 17.8%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Clovis East High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clovis Unified, which includes Clovis East High.
$13,739
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 61.7%
Federal 9.5%
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 Clovis East High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchanan High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clovis North High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clovis West High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reyburn Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clovis East High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,779
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,551
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Clovis
3 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 (~3,113 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Clovis East High
How many students attend Clovis East High?
Clovis East High has 3,113 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clovis, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clovis East High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clovis East High is 26.2:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clovis East High?
31.8% of students at Clovis East High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clovis East High?
The largest demographic group at Clovis East High is Hispanic or Latino at 42.4% of enrollment, in Clovis, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clovis East High?
Clovis East High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Clovis East High rank among high schools in Clovis?
By Resource Investment Index, Clovis East High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Clovis, 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 Clovis on the city page.
Is Clovis East High a good school?
Clovis East High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Clovis Unified?
Besides Clovis East High, Clovis Unified also operates Clovis High (2,779 students), Buchanan High (2,551 students), and Clovis North High (2,360 students). See the Clovis Unified district page for the complete list.
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