- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pomona, CA
Garey High
Federal NCES profile for Garey High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063132004842
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garey High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Pomona · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Garey High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garey High ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Pomona, CA.
School address
District: Pomona Unified · California
NCES ID 063132004842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Garey High held near 1,604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-62 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.8 → 74.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-62 students YoY 063132004842 · Pomona, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,567 enr · 20.9:1 · 82.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Diamond Ranch High (1,542 students)
Garey High held near 1,604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-62 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.8 → 74.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Garey High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Garey High
1,567 students
- Diamond Ranch
Diamond Ranch High
1,542 students
- School of Exte
School of Extended Educational Options
1,204 students
- Pomona High
Pomona High
993 students
- Ganesha High
Ganesha High
895 students
- Vejar Elementa
Vejar Elementary
741 students
What this shows Garey High reports 1,567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garey High compares
Garey 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 | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,567 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,567
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.9%
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
$20,239
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 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.5%
Asian 2.4%
African American 2.3%
White 1.4%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Garey High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pomona Unified reports $20,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garey High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Ranch High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School of Extended Educational Options | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pomona High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ganesha High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vejar Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garey High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar high schools in Pomona
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Diamond Ranch High
Standard public school
1,542 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Pomona High
Standard public school
993 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Ganesha High
Standard public school
895 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
International Polytechnic High
Alternative education program
458 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Village Academy High School at Indian Hill
Alternative education program
270 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Park West High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
225 students 14.1:1 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 (~1,567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garey High
How many students attend Garey High?
Garey High has 1,567 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pomona, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,666 (2022-23) → 1,604 (2023-24), nearly flat (-62).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garey High?
The student-teacher ratio at Garey High is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 Garey High?
82.9% of students at Garey High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garey High?
The largest demographic group at Garey High is Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment, in Pomona, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garey High?
Garey High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Garey High rank among high schools in Pomona?
By Resource Investment Index, Garey High ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Pomona, 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 Pomona on the city page.
What other schools are in Pomona Unified?
Besides Garey High, Pomona Unified also operates Diamond Ranch High (1,542 students), School of Extended Educational Options (1,204 students), and Pomona High (993 students). See the Pomona Unified district page for the complete list.