Enrollment
1,913
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Oxnard, CA
Hueneme High
Federal NCES profile for Hueneme High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062927004519
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hueneme High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #6 of 9
- high schools in Oxnard · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hueneme High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hueneme High ranks #6 of 9 high schools in Oxnard, CA.
School address
District: Oxnard Union High · California
NCES ID 062927004519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hueneme High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hueneme High
Hueneme High is a high-poverty, large high school in Oxnard, California, enrolling 1,913 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,913 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 243 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #173, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Oxnard's high schools, it stands alongside Pacifica High (2,675 students): Hueneme High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.7:1 vs 20.9:1).
Oxnard Union High also operates Pacifica High (2,675 students) and Oxnard High (2,452 students) alongside Hueneme High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hueneme High compares
Hueneme High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,913 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,913
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% 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
$15,715
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.3%
Asian 1.8%
White 1.7%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Hueneme High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oxnard Union High, which includes Hueneme High.
$15,715
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 52.6%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hueneme High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oxnard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Channel Islands High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adolfo Camarillo High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Mesa High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hueneme High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,675
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,452
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,969
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,951
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Oxnard
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Pacifica High
Standard public school
2,675 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Oxnard High
Standard public school
2,452 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Channel Islands High
Standard public school
2,380 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Rio Mesa High
Standard public school
1,951 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Vista Real Charter High
Standard public school
1,271 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Condor High
Alternative education program
411 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,913 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hueneme High
How many students attend Hueneme High?
Hueneme High has 1,913 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oxnard, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hueneme High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hueneme High is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Hueneme High?
78.0% of students at Hueneme High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hueneme High?
The largest demographic group at Hueneme High is Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment, in Oxnard, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hueneme High?
Hueneme High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hueneme High rank among high schools in Oxnard?
By Resource Investment Index, Hueneme High ranks #6 of 9 high schools in Oxnard, 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 Oxnard on the city page.
Is Hueneme High a good school?
Hueneme High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oxnard Union High?
Besides Hueneme High, Oxnard Union High also operates Pacifica High (2,675 students), Oxnard High (2,452 students), and Channel Islands High (2,380 students). See the Oxnard Union High district page for the complete list.
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