- Enrollment
- 2,490
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Visalia, CA
Mt. Whitney High
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Whitney High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064116006801
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Whitney High earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Visalia · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Whitney High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Whitney High ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Visalia, CA.
School address
District: Visalia Unified · California
NCES ID 064116006801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Mt. Whitney High held near 1,629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.7 → 78.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 064116006801 · Visalia, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,637 enr · 21:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Redwood High (2,490 students)
Mt. Whitney High held near 1,629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.7 → 78.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mt. Whitney High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redwood High
Redwood High
2,490 students
- Golden West Hi
Golden West High
2,059 students
- El Diamante Hi
El Diamante High
1,890 students
- This school
Mt. Whitney High
1,637 students
- Ridgeview Midd 975
Ridgeview Middle
975 students
- Valley Oak Mid 952
Valley Oak Middle
952 students
What this shows Mt. Whitney High reports 1,637 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Whitney High compares
Mt. Whitney High held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,637 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,637
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
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
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$16,966
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 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.1%
White 13.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 5.1%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Mt. Whitney High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Visalia Unified reports $16,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Whitney High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Diamante High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Oak Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Whitney High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,059
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar high schools in Visalia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Redwood High
Standard public school
2,490 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Golden West High
Standard public school
2,059 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
El Diamante High
Standard public school
1,890 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Sequoia High
Alternative education program
280 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory High
Standard public school
253 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Visalia Technical Early College
Standard public school
216 students 15.4:1 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 (~1,637 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Whitney High
How many students attend Mt. Whitney High?
Mt. Whitney High has 1,637 students enrolled. It is a high school in Visalia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,639 (2022-23) → 1,629 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Whitney High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Whitney High is 21:1, 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 Mt. Whitney High?
66.7% of students at Mt. Whitney High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Whitney High?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Whitney High is Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment, in Visalia, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Whitney High?
Mt. Whitney High has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Mt. Whitney High rank among high schools in Visalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Whitney High ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Visalia, 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 Visalia on the city page.
What other schools are in Visalia Unified?
Besides Mt. Whitney High, Visalia Unified also operates Redwood High (2,490 students), Golden West High (2,059 students), and El Diamante High (1,890 students). See the Visalia Unified district page for the complete list.