- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · La Puente, CA
La Puente High
Federal NCES profile for La Puente High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061632502049
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Puente High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in La Puente · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- small classes for California
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
La Puente High has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Puente High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in La Puente, CA.
School address
District: Hacienda La Puente Unified · California
NCES ID 061632502049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-95 students YoY
La Puente High shrank from 960 students in 2022-23 to 865 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.1 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-95 students YoY 061632502049 · La Puente, CA High · MID · TRAD
813 enr · 17.3:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Altos High (1,592 students)
La Puente High shrank from 960 students in 2022-23 to 865 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 47.1 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Puente High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Altos High
Los Altos High
1,592 students
- Glen a. Wilson
Glen a. Wilson High
1,456 students
- Mesa Robles
Mesa Robles
1,246 students
- Cedarlane Acad
Cedarlane Academy
878 students
- This school
La Puente High
813 students
- Fairgrove Acad
Fairgrove Academy
749 students
What this shows La Puente High reports 813 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Puente High compares
La Puente High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 813 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
813
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$17,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.9%
Asian 4.3%
White 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, La Puente High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hacienda La Puente Unified reports $17,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Puente High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Altos High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen a. Wilson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa Robles | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedarlane Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairgrove Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Puente High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar high schools in La Puente
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nogales High
Standard public school
1,535 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Bassett Senior High
Standard public school
747 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Santana High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
89 students 8.1:1 students per teacher
Nueva Vista Continuation High
Alternative education program
46 students 23:1 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 (~813 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Puente High
How many students attend La Puente High?
La Puente High has 813 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Puente, CA. CCD year-over-year: 960 (2022-23) → 865 (2023-24), down 95.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Puente High?
The student-teacher ratio at La Puente High is 17.3:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% 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 La Puente High?
76.3% of students at La Puente High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Puente High?
The largest demographic group at La Puente High is Hispanic or Latino at 92.9% of enrollment, in La Puente, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Puente High?
La Puente High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Puente High rank among high schools in La Puente?
By Resource Investment Index, La Puente High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in La Puente, 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 La Puente on the city page.
What other schools are in Hacienda La Puente Unified?
Besides La Puente High, Hacienda La Puente Unified also operates Los Altos High (1,592 students), Glen a. Wilson High (1,456 students), and Mesa Robles (1,246 students). See the Hacienda La Puente Unified district page for the complete list.