Enrollment
1,354
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Loveland, CO
Loveland High School
Federal NCES profile for Loveland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080540000935
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loveland High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Loveland · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Loveland High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loveland High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Loveland, CO.
School address
District: Thompson School District R-2j · Colorado
NCES ID 080540000935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Loveland High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Loveland High School
Loveland High School is a large high school in Loveland, Colorado, enrolling 1,354 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,354 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 104 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #50.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Thompson School District R-2j also operates Mountain View High School (1,074 students) and Loveland Classical School (1,032 students) alongside Loveland High School.
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 Loveland High School compares
Loveland High School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 44% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,354 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,354
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Colorado - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$15,018
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Loveland High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thompson School District R-2j, which includes Loveland High School.
$15,018
Per student
-8%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 36.1%
Federal 9.8%
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 Loveland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loveland Classical School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thompson Valley High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Vision Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Pk-8 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loveland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,354 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Loveland High School
How many students attend Loveland High School?
Loveland High School has 1,354 students enrolled. It is a high school in Loveland, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loveland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loveland High School is 18.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loveland High School?
21.7% of students at Loveland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loveland High School?
The largest demographic group at Loveland High School is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Loveland, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loveland High School?
Loveland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Loveland High School rank among high schools in Loveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Loveland High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Loveland, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Loveland on the city page.
Is Loveland High School a good school?
Loveland High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. 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 Thompson School District R-2j?
Besides Loveland High School, Thompson School District R-2j also operates Mountain View High School (1,074 students), Loveland Classical School (1,032 students), and Thompson Valley High School (1,005 students). See the Thompson School District R-2j district page for the complete list.
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