- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Garden Grove, CA
Garden Grove High
Federal NCES profile for Garden Grove High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061488001844
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garden Grove High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Garden Grove · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Garden Grove High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garden Grove High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Garden Grove, CA.
School address
District: Garden Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061488001844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Garden Grove High held near 2,198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 93.2 → 97.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-49 students YoY 061488001844 · Garden Grove, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,148 enr · 23.1:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: La Quinta High (2,041 students)
Garden Grove High held near 2,198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount). Teacher FTE added 93.2 → 97.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Garden Grove High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Garden Grove High
2,148 students
- La Quinta High
La Quinta High
2,041 students
- Bolsa Grande H
Bolsa Grande High
1,701 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
1,664 students
- Pacifica High
Pacifica High
1,634 students
- Rancho Alamito
Rancho Alamitos High
1,439 students
What this shows Garden Grove High reports 2,148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garden Grove High compares
Garden Grove 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,148 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,148
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,023
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 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.3%
Asian 41.8%
White 4.1%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Garden Grove High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garden Grove Unified reports $20,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garden Grove High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Quinta High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bolsa Grande High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacifica High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho Alamitos High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garden Grove High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,701
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,439
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Garden Grove
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Bolsa Grande High
Standard public school
1,701 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Santiago High
Standard public school
1,664 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Pacifica High
Standard public school
1,634 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Rancho Alamitos High
Standard public school
1,439 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Jordan Secondary Learning Center
Special-education school
97 students 12.1:1 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 (~2,148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garden Grove High
How many students attend Garden Grove High?
Garden Grove High has 2,148 students enrolled. It is a high school in Garden Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,247 (2022-23) → 2,198 (2023-24), nearly flat (-49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden Grove High?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden Grove High is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garden Grove High?
66.8% of students at Garden Grove High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garden Grove High?
The largest demographic group at Garden Grove High is Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment, in Garden Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garden Grove High?
Garden Grove High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Garden Grove High rank among high schools in Garden Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Garden Grove High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Garden Grove, 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 Garden Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Garden Grove Unified?
Besides Garden Grove High, Garden Grove Unified also operates La Quinta High (2,041 students), Bolsa Grande High (1,701 students), and Santiago High (1,664 students). See the Garden Grove Unified district page for the complete list.