- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Covina, CA
Covina High
Federal NCES profile for Covina High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061005001093
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Covina High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Covina · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Covina High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Covina High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Covina, CA.
School address
District: Covina-Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 061005001093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Covina High held near 1,080 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.8 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 061005001093 · Covina, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,056 enr · 22.5:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hills High (1,568 students)
Covina High held near 1,080 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.8 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Covina High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Hills Hi
South Hills High
1,568 students
- Northview High
Northview High
1,247 students
- This school
Covina High
1,056 students
- Las Palmas Mid
Las Palmas Middle
887 students
- Sierra Vista M
Sierra Vista Middle
778 students
- Mesa Elementar
Mesa Elementary
753 students
What this shows Covina High reports 1,056 students on the CCD universe file.
How Covina High compares
Covina High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 0% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,056 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,056
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$18,183
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.2%
Asian 11.0%
White 5.4%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Covina High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Covina-Valley Unified reports $18,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Covina High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northview High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Covina High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,247
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Covina
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Gladstone High
Standard public school
1,326 students 36.8:1 students per teacher
Charter Oak High
Standard public school
1,259 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Northview High
Standard public school
1,247 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Fairvalley High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
115 students 8.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,056 students)
Frequently asked questions about Covina High
How many students attend Covina High?
Covina High has 1,056 students enrolled. It is a high school in Covina, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,099 (2022-23) → 1,080 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covina High?
The student-teacher ratio at Covina High is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Covina High?
55.7% of students at Covina High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Covina High?
The largest demographic group at Covina High is Hispanic or Latino at 79.2% of enrollment, in Covina, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Covina High?
Covina High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Covina High rank among high schools in Covina?
By Resource Investment Index, Covina High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Covina, 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 Covina on the city page.
What other schools are in Covina-Valley Unified?
Besides Covina High, Covina-Valley Unified also operates South Hills High (1,568 students), Northview High (1,247 students), and Las Palmas Middle (887 students). See the Covina-Valley Unified district page for the complete list.