- Enrollment
- 2,725
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061392001589
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 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 28/100 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
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Fontana High held near 2,455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 125.6 → 117.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 061392001589 · Fontana, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,534 enr · 20.3:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit High (2,725 students)
Fontana High held near 2,455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 125.6 → 117.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fontana High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summit High
Summit High
2,725 students
- This school
Fontana High
2,534 students
- Fontana a. B.
Fontana a. B. Miller High
1,950 students
- Jurupa Hills H
Jurupa Hills High
1,739 students
- Henry J. Kaise
Henry J. Kaiser High
1,660 students
- Wayne Ruble Mi
Wayne Ruble Middle
1,394 students
What this shows Fontana High reports 2,534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fontana High compares
Fontana 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,984
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Fontana Unified reports $18,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,534 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,459 (2022-23) → 2,455 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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 28/100 (lower 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 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.
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.