- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buena Park, CA
Hope
Federal NCES profile for Hope, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060263000175
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hope earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools.
- #4 of 14
- public schools in Buena Park · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.7:1
- small classes for California
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hope has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hope ranks #4 of 14 public schools in Buena Park, CA.
School address
District: Anaheim Union High · California
NCES ID 060263000175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Hope shrank from 250 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 060263000175 · Buena Park, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 7.7:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress High (2,685 students)
Hope shrank from 250 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hope in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress High
Cypress High
2,685 students
- Anaheim High
Anaheim High
2,667 students
- Katella High
Katella High
2,326 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
1,983 students
- Magnolia High
Magnolia High
1,608 students
- This school 231
Hope
231 students
What this shows Hope reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hope compares
Hope 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 | 7.7:1 | ▼ 64% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 64% below state mean
Top 3% in California - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.8%
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
$18,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.4%
Asian 18.6%
White 16.9%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Hope is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Anaheim Union High reports $18,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hope Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anaheim High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katella High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hope's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,667
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,326
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other 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 (~231 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hope
How many students attend Hope?
Hope has 231 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Buena Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope is 7.7:1, which is 64% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% lower 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 Hope?
48.4% of students at Hope are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hope?
The largest demographic group at Hope is Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment, in Buena Park, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hope?
Hope has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hope rank among public schools in Buena Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Hope ranks #4 of 14 public schools in Buena Park, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Buena Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Anaheim Union High?
Besides Hope, Anaheim Union High also operates Cypress High (2,685 students), Anaheim High (2,667 students), and Katella High (2,326 students). See the Anaheim Union High district page for the complete list.