- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Banning, CA
New Horizon High
Federal NCES profile for New Horizon High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060384000352
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Horizon High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Banning · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for California
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
New Horizon High has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Horizon High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Banning, CA.
School address
District: Banning Unified · California
NCES ID 060384000352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
New Horizon High shrank from 82 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 5.1 → 5.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 060384000352 · Banning, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
68 enr · 13.6:1 · 81.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Banning High (1,145 students)
New Horizon High shrank from 82 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE held 5.1 → 5.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
New Horizon High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Banning High
Banning High
1,145 students
- Nicolet Middle
Nicolet Middle
966 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
782 students
- Hemmerling Ele
Hemmerling Elementary
468 students
- Hoffer Element 367
Hoffer Elementary
367 students
- This school 68
New Horizon High
68 students
What this shows New Horizon High reports 68 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Horizon High compares
New Horizon 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 34 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.6%
African American 11.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.4%
White 4.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, New Horizon High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Banning Unified reports $18,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Horizon High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banning High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nicolet Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hemmerling Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoffer Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Horizon High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Banning
2 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 (~68 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Horizon High
How many students attend New Horizon High?
New Horizon High has 68 students enrolled. It is a high school in Banning, CA. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 76 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Horizon High?
The student-teacher ratio at New Horizon High is 13.6:1, which is 37% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% lower 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 New Horizon High?
81.7% of students at New Horizon High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Horizon High?
The largest demographic group at New Horizon High is Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment, in Banning, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Horizon High?
New Horizon High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Horizon High rank among high schools in Banning?
By Resource Investment Index, New Horizon High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Banning, 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 Banning on the city page.
What other schools are in Banning Unified?
Besides New Horizon High, Banning Unified also operates Banning High (1,145 students), Nicolet Middle (966 students), and Central Elementary (782 students). See the Banning Unified district page for the complete list.