- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Anaheim, CA
Loara High
Federal NCES profile for Loara 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 060263000180
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loara High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #3 of 10
- high schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- small classes for California
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Loara High has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loara High ranks #3 of 10 high schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Anaheim Union High · California
NCES ID 060263000180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
Loara High shrank from 1,650 students in 2022-23 to 1,565 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 84.8 → 76.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-85 students YoY 060263000180 · Anaheim, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,539 enr · 18.3:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress High (2,685 students)
Loara High shrank from 1,650 students in 2022-23 to 1,565 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 84.8 → 76.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Loara 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
- Katella High
Katella High
2,326 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
1,983 students
- Magnolia High
Magnolia High
1,608 students
- This school
Loara High
1,539 students
What this shows Loara High reports 1,539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loara High compares
Loara 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 | 18.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,539 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,539
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.8%
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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.7%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.9%
Asian 10.3%
White 4.1%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Loara High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 Loara High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anaheim High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katella High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loara 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
- 2,326
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- 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
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
Katella High
Standard public school
2,326 students 21.1:1 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
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 (~1,539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Loara High
How many students attend Loara High?
Loara High has 1,539 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anaheim, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,650 (2022-23) → 1,565 (2023-24), down 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loara High?
The student-teacher ratio at Loara High is 18.3:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Loara High?
75.8% of students at Loara High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loara High?
The largest demographic group at Loara High is Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loara High?
Loara High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Loara High rank among high schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Loara High ranks #3 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 Loara High, Anaheim Union High also operates Cypress High (2,685 students), Anaheim High (2,667 students), and Katella High (2,326 students). See the Anaheim Union High district page for the complete list.