- Enrollment
- 2,667
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060263000172
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 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 36/100 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
- 36
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-115 students YoY
Cypress High held near 2,705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-115 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 115.4 → 102.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-115 students YoY 060263000172 · Cypress, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,685 enr · 23.3:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Anaheim High (2,667 students)
Cypress High held near 2,705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-115 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 115.4 → 102.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cypress High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cypress High
2,685 students
- Anaheim High
Anaheim High
2,667 students
- Katella High
Katella High
2,326 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
1,983 students
- Magnolia High
Magnolia High
1,608 students
- Loara High
Loara High
1,539 students
What this shows Cypress High reports 2,685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cypress High compares
Cypress 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Anaheim Union High reports $18,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,326
- 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
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 (~2,685 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,820 (2022-23) → 2,705 (2023-24), nearly flat (-115).
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 36/100 (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 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.
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.