Enrollment
364
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064248009008
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frontier High (Continuation) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frontier High (Continuation)
Frontier High (Continuation) is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Whittier, California, enrolling 364 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.5:1, Frontier High (Continuation) is leaner than roughly 92% of California schools and 37% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 364 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,634 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #34, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 121 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Whittier's high schools, it stands alongside La Serna High (2,372 students): Frontier High (Continuation) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 25.5:1).
Whittier Union High also operates La Serna High (2,372 students) and California High (2,261 students) alongside Frontier High (Continuation).
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 Frontier High (Continuation) compares
Frontier High (Continuation) on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,738
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whittier Union High, which includes Frontier High (Continuation).
$18,738
Per student
+14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 61.9%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- 2,372
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~364 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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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.
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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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.
Is Frontier High (Continuation) a good school?
Frontier High (Continuation) earns 40/100 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. 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 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.
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