- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hesperia, CA
Hesperia High
Federal NCES profile for Hesperia High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060001409072
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hesperia High earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Hesperia · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hesperia High has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hesperia High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Hesperia, CA.
School address
District: Hesperia Unified · California
NCES ID 060001409072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Hesperia High held near 2,325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+50 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 99.9 → 102.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+50 students YoY 060001409072 · Hesperia, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,405 enr · 24.3:1 · 56.7% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Hills High (2,370 students)
Hesperia High held near 2,325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+50 headcount). Teacher FTE added 99.9 → 102.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hesperia High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hesperia High
2,405 students
- Oak Hills High
Oak Hills High
2,370 students
- Sultana High
Sultana High
2,098 students
- Hesperia Junio
Hesperia Junior High
1,228 students
- Ranchero Middl
Ranchero Middle
1,140 students
- Cedar Middle
Cedar Middle
1,061 students
What this shows Hesperia High reports 2,405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hesperia High compares
Hesperia 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▲ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,405 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,405
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 253 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.0%
White 8.2%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Hesperia High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Hesperia Unified reports $15,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hesperia High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hills High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sultana High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hesperia Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ranchero Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hesperia High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Hesperia
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Alta Vista Innovation High
Standard public school
2,812 students 37:1 students per teacher
Sultana High
Standard public school
2,098 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Mojave High
Alternative education program
277 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Canyon Ridge High
Alternative education program
218 students 16.8:1 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 (~2,405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hesperia High
How many students attend Hesperia High?
Hesperia High has 2,405 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hesperia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,275 (2022-23) → 2,325 (2023-24), nearly flat (+50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hesperia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hesperia High is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hesperia High?
56.7% of students at Hesperia High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hesperia High?
The largest demographic group at Hesperia High is Hispanic or Latino at 81.0% of enrollment, in Hesperia, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hesperia High?
Hesperia High has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hesperia High rank among high schools in Hesperia?
By Resource Investment Index, Hesperia High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Hesperia, 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 Hesperia on the city page.
What other schools are in Hesperia Unified?
Besides Hesperia High, Hesperia Unified also operates Oak Hills High (2,370 students), Sultana High (2,098 students), and Hesperia Junior High (1,228 students). See the Hesperia Unified district page for the complete list.