Enrollment
2,685
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cypress, CA
Cypress High
Federal NCES profile for Cypress High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060263000172
👥 S:T ratio 7
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cypress High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Cypress · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cypress High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress High ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Cypress, CA.
School address
District: Anaheim Union High · California
NCES ID 060263000172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
115.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cypress High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cypress High
Cypress High is a large high school in Cypress, California, enrolling 2,685 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,685 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 212 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #69.
Its student body is led by Asian (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Anaheim Union High also operates Anaheim High (2,667 students) and Katella High (2,326 students) alongside Cypress 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 Cypress High compares
Cypress 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,685 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,685
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,725
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Asian 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
White 18.4%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Cypress 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 Anaheim Union High, which includes Cypress High.
$16,725
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 57.5%
Federal 12.8%
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 Cypress High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Katella High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Magnolia High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loara High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cypress High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,667
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,326
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,539
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~2,685 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cypress High
How many students attend Cypress High?
Cypress High has 2,685 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cypress, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cypress High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cypress High is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cypress High?
34.8% of students at Cypress High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cypress High?
The largest demographic group at Cypress High is Asian at 39.3% of enrollment, in Cypress, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cypress High?
Cypress High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Cypress High rank among public schools in Cypress?
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress High ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Cypress, 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 Cypress on the city page.
Is Cypress High a good school?
Cypress High earns 46/100 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 Anaheim Union High?
Besides Cypress High, Anaheim Union High also operates Anaheim High (2,667 students), Katella High (2,326 students), and John F. Kennedy High (1,983 students). See the Anaheim Union High district page for the complete list.
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