- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080540000935
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Loveland High School held near 1,479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.6 → 72.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 080540000935 · Loveland, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,354 enr · 18.5:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (1,074 students)
Loveland High School held near 1,479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.6 → 72.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Loveland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Loveland High School
1,354 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
1,074 students
- Loveland Class
Loveland Classical School
1,032 students
- Thompson Valle
Thompson Valley High School
1,005 students
- New Vision Cha
New Vision Charter School
1,005 students
- Riverview Pk-8
Riverview Pk-8
757 students
What this shows Loveland High School reports 1,354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loveland High School compares
Loveland High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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.
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
District finance for Thompson School District R-2j reports $14,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,032
- 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
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 (~1,354 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,525 (2022-23) → 1,479 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
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 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 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.
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.