- Enrollment
- 2,372
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Whittier, CA
Frontier High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Frontier High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064248009008
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frontier High (Continuation) earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for California
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Frontier High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: Whittier Union High · California
NCES ID 064248009008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Frontier High (Continuation) shrank from 476 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (-12.2%).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 064248009008 · Whittier, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 13.5:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: La Serna High (2,372 students)
Frontier High (Continuation) shrank from 476 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (-12.2%). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Frontier High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Serna High
La Serna High
2,372 students
- California Hig
California High
2,261 students
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High
1,865 students
- Whittier High
Whittier High
1,652 students
- Pioneer High
Pioneer High
1,000 students
- This school 364
Frontier High (Continuation)
364 students
What this shows Frontier High (Continuation) reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frontier High (Continuation) compares
Frontier High (Continuation) 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in California - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$21,281
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 121 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.0%
White 4.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Frontier High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Whittier Union High reports $21,281 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frontier High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Serna High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| California High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whittier High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frontier High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,865
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,000
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Whittier
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
La Serna High
Standard public school
2,372 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
California High
Standard public school
2,261 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Whittier High
Standard public school
1,652 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Pioneer High
Standard public school
1,000 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
Alternative education program
284 students 21.8:1 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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frontier High (Continuation)
How many students attend Frontier High (Continuation)?
Frontier High (Continuation) has 364 students enrolled. It is a high school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier High (Continuation) is 13.5:1, which is 37% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 14% 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 Frontier High (Continuation)?
70.2% of students at Frontier High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frontier High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Frontier High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 92.0% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frontier High (Continuation)?
Frontier High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frontier High (Continuation) rank among high schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Whittier, 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 Whittier on the city page.
What other schools are in Whittier Union High?
Besides Frontier High (Continuation), Whittier Union High also operates La Serna High (2,372 students), California High (2,261 students), and Santa Fe High (1,865 students). See the Whittier Union High district page for the complete list.