- Enrollment
- 2,725
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fontana, CA
Henry J. Kaiser High
Federal NCES profile for Henry J. Kaiser High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061392008290
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry J. Kaiser High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 8
- high schools in Fontana · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- small classes for California
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry J. Kaiser High has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry J. Kaiser High ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Fontana, CA.
School address
District: Fontana Unified · California
NCES ID 061392008290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-184 students YoY
Henry J. Kaiser High shrank from 1,978 students in 2022-23 to 1,794 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 96.3 → 89.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-184 students YoY 061392008290 · Fontana, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,660 enr · 17.3:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit High (2,725 students)
Henry J. Kaiser High shrank from 1,978 students in 2022-23 to 1,794 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 96.3 → 89.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Henry J. Kaiser High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summit High
Summit High
2,725 students
- Fontana High
Fontana High
2,534 students
- Fontana a. B.
Fontana a. B. Miller High
1,950 students
- Jurupa Hills H
Jurupa Hills High
1,739 students
- This school
Henry J. Kaiser High
1,660 students
- Wayne Ruble Mi
Wayne Ruble Middle
1,394 students
What this shows Henry J. Kaiser High reports 1,660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry J. Kaiser High compares
Henry J. Kaiser High 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,660 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,660
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$18,984
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 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.9%
African American 4.6%
White 3.5%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Henry J. Kaiser High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fontana Unified reports $18,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry J. Kaiser High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fontana High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fontana a. B. Miller High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jurupa Hills High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne Ruble Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry J. Kaiser High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Fontana
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Summit High
Standard public school
2,725 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Fontana High
Standard public school
2,534 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Fontana a. B. Miller High
Standard public school
1,950 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Jurupa Hills High
Standard public school
1,739 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Entrepreneur High Fontana
Standard public school
501 students 50.1:1 students per teacher
Citrus High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
335 students 15.2:1 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 (~1,660 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry J. Kaiser High
How many students attend Henry J. Kaiser High?
Henry J. Kaiser High has 1,660 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fontana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,978 (2022-23) → 1,794 (2023-24), down 184.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry J. Kaiser High?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry J. Kaiser High is 17.3:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% 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 Henry J. Kaiser High?
59.9% of students at Henry J. Kaiser High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry J. Kaiser High?
The largest demographic group at Henry J. Kaiser High is Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment, in Fontana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry J. Kaiser High?
Henry J. Kaiser High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Henry J. Kaiser High rank among high schools in Fontana?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry J. Kaiser High ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Fontana, 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 Fontana on the city page.
What other schools are in Fontana Unified?
Besides Henry J. Kaiser High, Fontana Unified also operates Summit High (2,725 students), Fontana High (2,534 students), and Fontana a. B. Miller High (1,950 students). See the Fontana Unified district page for the complete list.