Enrollment
458
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pomona, CA
International Polytechnic High
Federal NCES profile for International Polytechnic High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 069107804580
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
International Polytechnic High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Pomona · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
International Polytechnic High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International Polytechnic High ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Pomona, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069107804580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How International Polytechnic High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at International Polytechnic High
International Polytechnic High is a mid-sized high school in Pomona, California, enrolling 458 students.
At 20.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.0% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the California average.
With 458 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,204 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #166.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and Asian (24%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 153 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 49.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pomona's high schools, it stands alongside Garey High (1,567 students): International Polytechnic High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.8:1 vs 20.9:1).
Los Angeles County Office of Education also operates L.a. County High School for the Arts (551 students) and Central Juvenile Hall (138 students) alongside International Polytechnic 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 International Polytechnic High compares
International Polytechnic 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 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.
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 64.9%
Asian 23.9%
Two or More 4.6%
White 3.9%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, International Polytechnic High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
How International Polytechnic High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| L.a. County High School for the Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Juvenile Hall | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Renaissance County Community | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kirby Dorothy Camp | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Afflerbaugh-Paige Camp | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to International Polytechnic High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar high schools in Pomona
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Garey High
Standard public school
1,567 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Diamond Ranch High
Standard public school
1,542 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Pomona High
Standard public school
993 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Ganesha High
Standard public school
895 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Village Academy High School at Indian Hill
Alternative education program
270 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Park West High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
225 students 14.1:1 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 (~458 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about International Polytechnic High
How many students attend International Polytechnic High?
International Polytechnic High has 458 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pomona, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Polytechnic High?
The student-teacher ratio at International Polytechnic High is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 International Polytechnic High?
24.0% of students at International Polytechnic High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of International Polytechnic High?
The largest demographic group at International Polytechnic High is Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment, in Pomona, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International Polytechnic High?
International Polytechnic High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 International Polytechnic High rank among high schools in Pomona?
By Resource Investment Index, International Polytechnic High ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Pomona, 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 Pomona on the city page.
Is International Polytechnic High a good school?
International Polytechnic High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Los Angeles County Office of Education?
Besides International Polytechnic High, Los Angeles County Office of Education also operates L.a. County High School for the Arts (551 students), Central Juvenile Hall (138 students), and Renaissance County Community (132 students). See the Los Angeles County Office of Education district page for the complete list.
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