- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Anaheim, CA
Magnolia High
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060263000182
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools.
- #6 of 10
- high schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia High has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia High ranks #6 of 10 high schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Anaheim Union High · California
NCES ID 060263000182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+118 students YoY
Magnolia High grew from 1,544 students in 2022-23 to 1,662 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 83.2 → 79.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+118 students YoY 060263000182 · Anaheim, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,608 enr · 19.4:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress High (2,685 students)
Magnolia High grew from 1,544 students in 2022-23 to 1,662 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 83.2 → 79.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Magnolia 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
- This school
Magnolia High
1,608 students
- Loara High
Loara High
1,539 students
What this shows Magnolia High reports 1,608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magnolia High compares
Magnolia High is a growing 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 | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,608 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,608
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in California - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.3%
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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.6%
Asian 17.0%
White 4.9%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Magnolia High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 Magnolia 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Katella High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loara High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magnolia 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
- 1,539
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
Loara High
Standard public school
1,539 students 18.3:1 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 (~1,608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Magnolia High
How many students attend Magnolia High?
Magnolia High has 1,608 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anaheim, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,544 (2022-23) → 1,662 (2023-24), up 118.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia High is 19.4:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 Magnolia High?
77.1% of students at Magnolia High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia High?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia High is Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia High?
Magnolia High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Magnolia High rank among high schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia High ranks #6 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 Magnolia 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.