Enrollment
859
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hughson, CA
Hughson High
Federal NCES profile for Hughson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060006002212
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hughson High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Hughson · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26:1
- large classes for California
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hughson High has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hughson High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Hughson, CA.
School address
District: Hughson Unified · California
NCES ID 060006002212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hughson High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hughson High
Hughson High is a large high school in Hughson, California, enrolling 859 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 26:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 859 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,035 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #278.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hughson's high schools, it stands alongside Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation) (33 students): Hughson High is larger than that campus by headcount.
Hughson Unified also operates Hughson Elementary (596 students) and Emilie J. Ross Middle (458 students) alongside Hughson 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 Hughson High compares
Hughson 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 | 26:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 859 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
859
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
26:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,823
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Hughson High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hughson Unified, which includes Hughson High.
$14,823
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 54.2%
Federal 12.3%
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 Hughson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hughson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emilie J. Ross Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fox Road Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Valley Community Day | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hughson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Similar high schools in Hughson
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~859 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hughson High
How many students attend Hughson High?
Hughson High has 859 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hughson, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hughson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hughson High is 26:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hughson High?
41.6% of students at Hughson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hughson High?
The largest demographic group at Hughson High is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Hughson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hughson High?
Hughson High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Hughson High rank among public schools in Hughson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hughson High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Hughson, 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 Hughson on the city page.
Is Hughson High a good school?
Hughson High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. 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 Hughson Unified?
Besides Hughson High, Hughson Unified also operates Hughson Elementary (596 students), Emilie J. Ross Middle (458 students), and Fox Road Elementary (287 students). See the Hughson Unified district page for the complete list.
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