Enrollment
2,326
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Anaheim, CA
Katella High
Federal NCES profile for Katella 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 060263000176
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Katella 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.
- #8 of 10
- high schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Katella High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Katella High ranks #8 of 10 high schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Anaheim Union High · California
NCES ID 060263000176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
110.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Katella High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Katella High
Katella High is a high-poverty, large high school in Anaheim, California, enrolling 2,326 students.
At 21.1:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,326 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 217 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #139.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Anaheim's high schools, it stands alongside Anaheim High (2,667 students): Katella High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.1:1 vs 20.4:1).
Anaheim Union High also operates Cypress High (2,685 students) and Anaheim High (2,667 students) alongside Katella 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 Katella High compares
Katella 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,326 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,326
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$16,725
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 90.4%
Asian 3.8%
White 3.4%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Katella High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anaheim Union High, which includes Katella High.
$16,725
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 57.5%
Federal 12.8%
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 Katella High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anaheim High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loara High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Katella High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,667
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,539
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Anaheim
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Anaheim High
Standard public school
2,667 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Canyon High
Standard public school
2,183 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Magnolia High
Standard public school
1,608 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Loara High
Standard public school
1,539 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Savanna High
Standard public school
1,466 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Western High
Standard public school
1,446 students 17.9:1 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 (~2,326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Katella High
How many students attend Katella High?
Katella High has 2,326 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anaheim, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katella High?
The student-teacher ratio at Katella High is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Katella High?
75.2% of students at Katella High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Katella High?
The largest demographic group at Katella High is Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Katella High?
Katella 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 Katella High rank among high schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Katella High ranks #8 of 10 high schools in Anaheim, 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 Anaheim on the city page.
Is Katella High a good school?
Katella 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 Anaheim Union High?
Besides Katella High, Anaheim Union High also operates Cypress High (2,685 students), Anaheim High (2,667 students), and John F. Kennedy High (1,983 students). See the Anaheim Union High district page for the complete list.
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