- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Covina, CA
Gladstone High
Federal NCES profile for Gladstone High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060360000273
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gladstone High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Covina · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36.8:1
- large classes for California
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gladstone High has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gladstone High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Covina, CA.
School address
District: Azusa Unified · California
NCES ID 060360000273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+791 students YoY
Gladstone High grew from 629 students in 2022-23 to 1,420 in 2023-24 (+125.8%).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 58.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+791 students YoY 060360000273 · Covina, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,326 enr · 36.8:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Azusa High (1,609 students)
Gladstone High grew from 629 students in 2022-23 to 1,420 in 2023-24 (+125.8%). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 58.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gladstone High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Azusa High
Azusa High
1,609 students
- This school
Gladstone High
1,326 students
- Valleydale Ele 526
Valleydale Elementary
526 students
- Paramount Elem 513
Paramount Elementary
513 students
- Victor F. Hodg 460
Victor F. Hodge Elementary
460 students
- Clifford D. Mu 397
Clifford D. Murray Elementary
397 students
What this shows Gladstone High reports 1,326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gladstone High compares
Gladstone High is a growing 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 | 36.8:1 | ▲ 71% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,326 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,326
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
36.8:1
students per teacher
- 71% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$20,674
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 663 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.8%
Asian 3.6%
White 3.5%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Gladstone High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Azusa Unified reports $20,674 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gladstone High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azusa High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valleydale Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paramount Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victor F. Hodge Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clifford D. Murray Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gladstone High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Covina
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Charter Oak High
Standard public school
1,259 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Northview High
Standard public school
1,247 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Covina High
Standard public school
1,056 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Fairvalley High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
115 students 8.2:1 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 (~1,326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~36.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gladstone High
How many students attend Gladstone High?
Gladstone High has 1,326 students enrolled. It is a high school in Covina, CA. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 1,420 (2023-24), up 791.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladstone High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladstone High is 36.8:1, which is 71% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 134% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gladstone High?
79.2% of students at Gladstone High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladstone High?
The largest demographic group at Gladstone High is Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment, in Covina, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladstone High?
Gladstone High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Gladstone High rank among high schools in Covina?
By Resource Investment Index, Gladstone High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Covina, 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 Covina on the city page.
What other schools are in Azusa Unified?
Besides Gladstone High, Azusa Unified also operates Azusa High (1,609 students), Valleydale Elementary (526 students), and Paramount Elementary (513 students). See the Azusa Unified district page for the complete list.