- Enrollment
- 2,504
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · La Habra, CA
La Habra High
Federal NCES profile for La Habra High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061476001811
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Habra High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #8 of 14
- public schools in La Habra · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
La Habra High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Habra High ranks #8 of 14 public schools in La Habra, CA.
School address
District: Fullerton Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 061476001811 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-77 students YoY
La Habra High held near 1,977 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-77 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 83.8 → 83.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-77 students YoY 061476001811 · La Habra, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,881 enr · 22.7:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy High (2,504 students)
La Habra High held near 1,977 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-77 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 83.8 → 83.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Habra High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy High
Troy High
2,504 students
- Sunny Hills Hi
Sunny Hills High
2,337 students
- This school
La Habra High
1,881 students
- Fullerton Unio
Fullerton Union High
1,880 students
- Sonora High
Sonora High
1,779 students
- Buena Park Hig
Buena Park High
1,682 students
What this shows La Habra High reports 1,881 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Habra High compares
La Habra 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,881 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,881
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,701
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.9%
White 12.6%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, La Habra High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Fullerton Joint Union High reports $15,701 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Habra High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunny Hills High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fullerton Union High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sonora High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buena Park High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Habra High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,337
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,880
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,779
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in La Habra
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 (~1,881 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Habra High
How many students attend La Habra High?
La Habra High has 1,881 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Habra, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,054 (2022-23) → 1,977 (2023-24), nearly flat (-77).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Habra High?
The student-teacher ratio at La Habra High is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Habra High?
48.4% of students at La Habra High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Habra High?
The largest demographic group at La Habra High is Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment, in La Habra, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Habra High?
La Habra High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 La Habra High rank among public schools in La Habra?
By Resource Investment Index, La Habra High ranks #8 of 14 public schools in La Habra, 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 La Habra on the city page.
What other schools are in Fullerton Joint Union High?
Besides La Habra High, Fullerton Joint Union High also operates Troy High (2,504 students), Sunny Hills High (2,337 students), and Fullerton Union High (1,880 students). See the Fullerton Joint Union High district page for the complete list.