- Enrollment
- 1,756
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Covina, CA
Edgewood High
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064200012621
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in West Covina · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- small classes for California
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood High has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in West Covina, CA.
School address
District: West Covina Unified · California
NCES ID 064200012621 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Edgewood High shrank from 873 students in 2022-23 to 791 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-82 students YoY 064200012621 · West Covina, CA High · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 14.8:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: West Covina High (1,756 students)
Edgewood High shrank from 873 students in 2022-23 to 791 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Edgewood High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Covina Hi
West Covina High
1,756 students
- Hollencrest Mi
Hollencrest Middle
737 students
- This school
Edgewood High
712 students
- Merced Element 617
Merced Elementary
617 students
- Edgewood Middl 597
Edgewood Middle
597 students
- Orangewood Ele 580
Orangewood Elementary
580 students
What this shows Edgewood High reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgewood High compares
Edgewood High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▲ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.0%
Asian 17.7%
White 2.9%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Edgewood High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Covina Unified reports $18,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edgewood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Covina High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hollencrest Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Merced Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orangewood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in West Covina
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
West Covina High
Standard public school
1,756 students 20:1 students per teacher
South Hills High
Standard public school
1,568 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina
Alternative education program
264 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Coronado High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
120 students 8.6:1 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 (~712 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgewood High
How many students attend Edgewood High?
Edgewood High has 712 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Covina, CA. CCD year-over-year: 873 (2022-23) → 791 (2023-24), down 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood High is 14.8:1, which is 31% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% lower 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 Edgewood High?
58.4% of students at Edgewood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood High?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood High is Hispanic or Latino at 74.0% of enrollment, in West Covina, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood High?
Edgewood High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Edgewood High rank among high schools in West Covina?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in West 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 West Covina on the city page.
What other schools are in West Covina Unified?
Besides Edgewood High, West Covina Unified also operates West Covina High (1,756 students), Hollencrest Middle (737 students), and Merced Elementary (617 students). See the West Covina Unified district page for the complete list.