- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060006002212
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Hughson · Resource Index
- 35
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Hughson High held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 060006002212 · Hughson, CA High · MID · TRAD
859 enr · 26:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hughson Elementary (596 students)
Hughson High held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hughson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hughson High
859 students
- Hughson Elemen
Hughson Elementary
596 students
- Emilie J. Ross
Emilie J. Ross Middle
458 students
- Fox Road Eleme 287
Fox Road Elementary
287 students
- Dickens (Billy 33
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation)
33 students
- Valley Communi 4
Valley Community Day
4 students
What this shows Hughson High reports 859 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hughson High compares
Hughson 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,025
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
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.
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
District finance for Hughson Unified reports $16,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~859 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 835 (2022-23) → 835 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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 35/100 (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 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.
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.