Enrollment
1,881
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061476001811
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Habra High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Habra High
La Habra High is a large high school in La Habra, California, enrolling 1,881 students.
At 22.7:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 48.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,881 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 316 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #258, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 470 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among La Habra's high schools, it stands alongside Sonora High (1,779 students): La Habra High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.7:1 vs 24.7:1).
Fullerton Joint Union High also operates Troy High (2,504 students) and Sunny Hills High (2,337 students) alongside La Habra 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 La Habra High compares
La Habra 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fullerton Joint Union High, which includes La Habra High.
$14,663
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 41.3%
Federal 8.3%
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 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
- 2,504
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
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 (~1,881 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
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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.
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 38/100 (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 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.
Is La Habra High a good school?
La Habra High earns 38/100 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 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.
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