Enrollment
2,534
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fontana, CA
Fontana High
Federal NCES profile for Fontana High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061392001589
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fontana High earns 42/100 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
- high schools in Fontana · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fontana High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fontana High ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Fontana, CA.
School address
District: Fontana Unified · California
NCES ID 061392001589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
125.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fontana High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fontana High
Fontana High is a high-poverty, large high school in Fontana, California, enrolling 2,534 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,534 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 164 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #111.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fontana's high schools, it stands alongside Summit High (2,725 students): Fontana High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.3:1 vs 23.7:1).
Fontana Unified also operates Summit High (2,725 students) and Fontana a. B. Miller High (1,950 students) alongside Fontana 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 Fontana High compares
Fontana 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 | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,534 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,534
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$17,580
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 94.2%
White 2.2%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.2, Fontana High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fontana Unified, which includes Fontana High.
$17,580
Per student
+6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.2%
State 72.0%
Federal 13.8%
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 Fontana High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fontana a. B. Miller High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jurupa Hills High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Kaiser High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne Ruble Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fontana High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,725
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Fontana
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Summit High
Standard public school
2,725 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Fontana a. B. Miller High
Standard public school
1,950 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Jurupa Hills High
Standard public school
1,739 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Henry J. Kaiser High
Standard public school
1,660 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Entrepreneur High Fontana
Standard public school
501 students 50.1:1 students per teacher
Citrus High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
335 students 15.2:1 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 (~2,534 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fontana High
How many students attend Fontana High?
Fontana High has 2,534 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fontana, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fontana High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fontana High is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher 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 Fontana High?
79.3% of students at Fontana High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fontana High?
The largest demographic group at Fontana High is Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment, in Fontana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fontana High?
Fontana High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Fontana High rank among high schools in Fontana?
By Resource Investment Index, Fontana High ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Fontana, 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 Fontana on the city page.
Is Fontana High a good school?
Fontana High earns 42/100 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 Fontana Unified?
Besides Fontana High, Fontana Unified also operates Summit High (2,725 students), Fontana a. B. Miller High (1,950 students), and Jurupa Hills High (1,739 students). See the Fontana Unified district page for the complete list.
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