- Enrollment
- 2,125
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Porterville, CA
Monache High
Federal NCES profile for Monache High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060006404879
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monache High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Porterville · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Monache High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monache High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Porterville, CA.
School address
District: Porterville Unified · California
NCES ID 060006404879 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-115 students YoY
Monache High shrank from 2,049 students in 2022-23 to 1,934 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 88.6 → 90.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-115 students YoY 060006404879 · Porterville, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,855 enr · 21.1:1 · 66.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Porterville High (2,125 students)
Monache High shrank from 2,049 students in 2022-23 to 1,934 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 88.6 → 90.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Monache High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Porterville Hi
Porterville High
2,125 students
- This school
Monache High
1,855 students
- Granite Hills
Granite Hills High
1,206 students
- Santa Fe Eleme 809
Santa Fe Elementary
809 students
- Pioneer Middle 754
Pioneer Middle
754 students
- Westfield Elem 661
Westfield Elementary
661 students
What this shows Monache High reports 1,855 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monache High compares
Monache 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,855 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,855
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
$18,988
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.5%
White 12.1%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Monache High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Porterville Unified reports $18,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monache High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porterville High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Granite Hills High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westfield Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monache High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Porterville
3 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 (~1,855 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monache High
How many students attend Monache High?
Monache High has 1,855 students enrolled. It is a high school in Porterville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,049 (2022-23) → 1,934 (2023-24), down 115.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monache High?
The student-teacher ratio at Monache High is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Monache High?
66.6% of students at Monache High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monache High?
The largest demographic group at Monache High is Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment, in Porterville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monache High?
Monache High has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Monache High rank among high schools in Porterville?
By Resource Investment Index, Monache High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Porterville, 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 Porterville on the city page.
What other schools are in Porterville Unified?
Besides Monache High, Porterville Unified also operates Porterville High (2,125 students), Granite Hills High (1,206 students), and Santa Fe Elementary (809 students). See the Porterville Unified district page for the complete list.