- Enrollment
- 2,645
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fountain Valley, CA
Fountain Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Fountain Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061806002228
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fountain Valley High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Fountain Valley · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.2:1
- large classes for California
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fountain Valley High has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Valley High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Fountain Valley, CA.
School address
District: Huntington Beach Union High · California
NCES ID 061806002228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Fountain Valley High held near 3,130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 121.9 → 119.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-50 students YoY 061806002228 · Fountain Valley, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,171 enr · 26.2:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Huntington Beach High (2,645 students)
Fountain Valley High held near 3,130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 121.9 → 119.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fountain Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fountain Valley High
3,171 students
- Huntington Bea
Huntington Beach High
2,645 students
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High
2,529 students
- Edison High
Edison High
2,049 students
- Marina High
Marina High
1,997 students
- Ocean View Hig 1,154
Ocean View High
1,154 students
What this shows Fountain Valley High reports 3,171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fountain Valley High compares
Fountain Valley 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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,171 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,171
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 56.3%
White 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Fountain Valley High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Huntington Beach Union High reports $16,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fountain Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Beach High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westminster High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marina High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean View High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fountain Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,529
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Fountain Valley
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~3,171 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fountain Valley High
How many students attend Fountain Valley High?
Fountain Valley High has 3,171 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fountain Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 3,180 (2022-23) → 3,130 (2023-24), nearly flat (-50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fountain Valley High is 26.2:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fountain Valley High?
33.7% of students at Fountain Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fountain Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Fountain Valley High is Asian at 56.3% of enrollment, in Fountain Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fountain Valley High?
Fountain Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Fountain Valley High rank among high schools in Fountain Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Valley High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Fountain Valley, 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 Fountain Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntington Beach Union High?
Besides Fountain Valley High, Huntington Beach Union High also operates Huntington Beach High (2,645 students), Westminster High (2,529 students), and Edison High (2,049 students). See the Huntington Beach Union High district page for the complete list.