Enrollment
2,184
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fresno, CA
Clovis West High
Federal NCES profile for Clovis West High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060903000906
👥 S:T ratio 11
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clovis West High earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 25
- high schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clovis West High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clovis West High ranks #4 of 25 high schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Clovis Unified · California
NCES ID 060903000906 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
98.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clovis West High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clovis West High
Clovis West High is a large high school in Fresno, California, enrolling 2,184 students.
At 22.3:1, 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 29.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,184 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 252 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (29%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 104 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 93 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fresno's high schools, it stands alongside Sunnyside High (2,858 students): Clovis West High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.3:1 vs 21.8:1).
Clovis Unified also operates Clovis East High (3,113 students) and Clovis High (2,779 students) alongside Clovis West 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 West High compares
Clovis West 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,184 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,184
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$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
Counselors21.0 FTE
Per 104 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 93 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 51.1%
White 28.8%
Asian 9.2%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Clovis West High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clovis Unified, which includes Clovis West 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 West High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clovis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchanan High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clovis North High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reyburn Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clovis West 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
- 2,779
- 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
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Fresno
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Sunnyside High
Standard public school
2,858 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Bullard High
Standard public school
2,485 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Clovis North High
Standard public school
2,360 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Edison High
Standard public school
2,339 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt High
Standard public school
2,175 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Justin Garza High
Standard public school
2,095 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,184 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Clovis West High
How many students attend Clovis West High?
Clovis West High has 2,184 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fresno, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clovis West High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clovis West High is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clovis West High?
29.2% of students at Clovis West High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clovis West High?
The largest demographic group at Clovis West High is Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clovis West High?
Clovis West High has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 West High rank among high schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Clovis West High ranks #4 of 25 high schools in Fresno, 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 Fresno on the city page.
Is Clovis West High a good school?
Clovis West High earns 60/100 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 West High, Clovis Unified also operates Clovis East High (3,113 students), Clovis High (2,779 students), and Buchanan High (2,551 students). See the Clovis Unified district page for the complete list.
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