Enrollment
2,779
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Clovis, CA
Clovis High
Federal NCES profile for Clovis High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060903000904
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clovis High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Clovis · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clovis High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clovis High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Clovis, CA.
School address
District: Clovis Unified · California
NCES ID 060903000904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
132.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clovis High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clovis High
Clovis High is a large high school in Clovis, California, enrolling 2,779 students.
At 21.1:1, 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 31.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,779 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 193 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (31%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 347 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 20 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Clovis's high schools, it stands alongside Clovis East High (3,113 students): Clovis High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.1:1 vs 26.2:1).
Clovis Unified also operates Clovis East High (3,113 students) and Buchanan High (2,551 students) alongside Clovis 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 High compares
Clovis 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,779 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,779
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 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 48.3%
White 30.9%
Asian 12.9%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Clovis High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clovis Unified, which includes Clovis 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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis East High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buchanan High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clovis North High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clovis West High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reyburn Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clovis High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,113
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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 (~2,779 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Clovis High
How many students attend Clovis High?
Clovis High has 2,779 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clovis, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clovis High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clovis High is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clovis High?
31.0% of students at Clovis High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clovis High?
The largest demographic group at Clovis High is Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment, in Clovis, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clovis High?
Clovis High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clovis High rank among high schools in Clovis?
By Resource Investment Index, Clovis High ranks #3 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 High a good school?
Clovis High earns 50/100 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 Clovis Unified?
Besides Clovis High, Clovis Unified also operates Clovis East High (3,113 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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