- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Westminster, CA
La Quinta High
Federal NCES profile for La Quinta High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061488001854
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Quinta High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 17
- public schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
La Quinta High has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Quinta High ranks #2 of 17 public schools in Westminster, CA.
School address
District: Garden Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061488001854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
La Quinta High held near 2,065 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.5 → 87.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 061488001854 · Westminster, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,041 enr · 24:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Grove High (2,148 students)
La Quinta High held near 2,065 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.5 → 87.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Quinta High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Grove H
Garden Grove High
2,148 students
- This school
La Quinta High
2,041 students
- Bolsa Grande H
Bolsa Grande High
1,701 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
1,664 students
- Pacifica High
Pacifica High
1,634 students
- Rancho Alamito
Rancho Alamitos High
1,439 students
What this shows La Quinta High reports 2,041 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Quinta High compares
La Quinta 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,041 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,041
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,023
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
White 4.0%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, La Quinta High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garden Grove Unified reports $20,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Quinta High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bolsa Grande High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacifica High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rancho Alamitos High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Quinta High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,701
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,439
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Westminster
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 (~2,041 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Quinta High
How many students attend La Quinta High?
La Quinta High has 2,041 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westminster, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,111 (2022-23) → 2,065 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Quinta High?
The student-teacher ratio at La Quinta High is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Quinta High?
64.0% of students at La Quinta High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Quinta High?
The largest demographic group at La Quinta High is Asian at 74.7% of enrollment, in Westminster, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Quinta High?
La Quinta High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Quinta High rank among public schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, La Quinta High ranks #2 of 17 public schools in Westminster, 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 Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Garden Grove Unified?
Besides La Quinta High, Garden Grove Unified also operates Garden Grove High (2,148 students), Bolsa Grande High (1,701 students), and Santiago High (1,664 students). See the Garden Grove Unified district page for the complete list.