- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fountain Valley, CA
Los Amigos High
Federal NCES profile for Los Amigos High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061488001858
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Amigos High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Fountain Valley · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- small classes for California
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Amigos High has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Amigos High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Fountain Valley, CA.
School address
District: Garden Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061488001858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-167 students YoY
Los Amigos High shrank from 1,604 students in 2022-23 to 1,437 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 79.8 → 76.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-167 students YoY 061488001858 · Fountain Valley, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,430 enr · 18.1:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Grove High (2,148 students)
Los Amigos High shrank from 1,604 students in 2022-23 to 1,437 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 79.8 → 76.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Los Amigos High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Grove H
Garden Grove High
2,148 students
- La Quinta High
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
- This school
Los Amigos High
1,430 students
What this shows Los Amigos High reports 1,430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Amigos High compares
Los Amigos 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,430 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,430
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$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 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.5%
Asian 12.7%
White 1.6%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Los Amigos 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 Los Amigos High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Quinta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bolsa Grande High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pacifica High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Amigos High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar high schools in Fountain Valley
2 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 (~1,430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Amigos High
How many students attend Los Amigos High?
Los Amigos High has 1,430 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fountain Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,604 (2022-23) → 1,437 (2023-24), down 167.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Amigos High?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Amigos High is 18.1:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 Los Amigos High?
85.3% of students at Los Amigos High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Amigos High?
The largest demographic group at Los Amigos High is Hispanic or Latino at 83.5% of enrollment, in Fountain Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Amigos High?
Los Amigos High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Los Amigos High rank among high schools in Fountain Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Amigos High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Fountain Valley, 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 Fountain Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Garden Grove Unified?
Besides Los Amigos High, Garden Grove Unified also operates Garden Grove High (2,148 students), La Quinta High (2,041 students), and Bolsa Grande High (1,701 students). See the Garden Grove Unified district page for the complete list.