- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060263000176
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 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 29/100 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
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-87 students YoY
Katella High held near 2,500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-87 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 110.4 → 101.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-87 students YoY 060263000176 · Anaheim, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,326 enr · 21.1:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress High (2,685 students)
Katella High held near 2,500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-87 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 110.4 → 101.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Katella High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress High
Cypress High
2,685 students
- Anaheim High
Anaheim High
2,667 students
- This school
Katella High
2,326 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
1,983 students
- Magnolia High
Magnolia High
1,608 students
- Loara High
Loara High
1,539 students
What this shows Katella High reports 2,326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Katella High compares
Katella 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Anaheim Union High reports $18,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,667
- 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
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 (~2,326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,587 (2022-23) → 2,500 (2023-24), nearly flat (-87).
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 29/100 (lower 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 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.
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.