- Enrollment
- 2,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Santa Ana, CA
Hector G. Godinez
Federal NCES profile for Hector G. Godinez, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063531012133
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hector G. Godinez earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 12
- high schools in Santa Ana · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- small classes for California
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hector G. Godinez has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hector G. Godinez ranks #2 of 12 high schools in Santa Ana, CA.
School address
District: Santa Ana Unified · California
NCES ID 063531012133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-234 students YoY
Hector G. Godinez shrank from 2,026 students in 2022-23 to 1,792 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 95.0 → 88.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-234 students YoY 063531012133 · Santa Ana, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,687 enr · 17.9:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Ana High (2,505 students)
Hector G. Godinez shrank from 2,026 students in 2022-23 to 1,792 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 95.0 → 88.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hector G. Godinez in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Ana High
Santa Ana High
2,505 students
- Segerstrom Hig
Segerstrom High
2,376 students
- Valley High
Valley High
1,908 students
- This school
Hector G. Godinez
1,687 students
- Century High
Century High
1,519 students
- Saddleback Hig
Saddleback High
1,451 students
What this shows Hector G. Godinez reports 1,687 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hector G. Godinez compares
Hector G. Godinez 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 | 17.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,687 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,687
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$22,289
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.9%
Asian 1.2%
White 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Hector G. Godinez is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Ana Unified reports $22,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hector G. Godinez Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Segerstrom High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saddleback High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hector G. Godinez's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Santa Ana
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Santa Ana High
Standard public school
2,505 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Segerstrom High
Standard public school
2,376 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Foothill High
Standard public school
2,126 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Valley High
Standard public school
1,908 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Century High
Standard public school
1,519 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Middle College High
Alternative education program
448 students 26.4:1 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 (~1,687 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hector G. Godinez
How many students attend Hector G. Godinez?
Hector G. Godinez has 1,687 students enrolled. It is a high school in Santa Ana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,026 (2022-23) → 1,792 (2023-24), down 234.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hector G. Godinez?
The student-teacher ratio at Hector G. Godinez is 17.9:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 14% 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 Hector G. Godinez?
66.7% of students at Hector G. Godinez are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hector G. Godinez?
The largest demographic group at Hector G. Godinez is Hispanic or Latino at 97.9% of enrollment, in Santa Ana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hector G. Godinez?
Hector G. Godinez has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Hector G. Godinez rank among high schools in Santa Ana?
By Resource Investment Index, Hector G. Godinez ranks #2 of 12 high schools in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Ana Unified?
Besides Hector G. Godinez, Santa Ana Unified also operates Santa Ana High (2,505 students), Segerstrom High (2,376 students), and Valley High (1,908 students). See the Santa Ana Unified district page for the complete list.