- Enrollment
- 2,016
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · La Puente, CA
Nogales High
Federal NCES profile for Nogales High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063375005207
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nogales High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in La Puente · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Nogales High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nogales High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in La Puente, CA.
School address
District: Rowland Unified · California
NCES ID 063375005207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Nogales High held near 1,608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.4 → 75.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-60 students YoY 063375005207 · La Puente, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,535 enr · 20.2:1 · 74.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Rowland High (2,016 students)
Nogales High held near 1,608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.4 → 75.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Nogales High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Rowlan
John a. Rowland High
2,016 students
- This school
Nogales High
1,535 students
- Stanley G. Osw
Stanley G. Oswalt Academy
879 students
- Blandford Elem 643
Blandford Elementary
643 students
- Ybarra Academy 630
Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology
630 students
- Alvarado Inter 624
Alvarado Intermediate
624 students
What this shows Nogales High reports 1,535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nogales High compares
Nogales 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 | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,535 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,535
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$19,821
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 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.8%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 1.1%
White 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Nogales High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rowland Unified reports $19,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nogales High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Rowland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanley G. Oswalt Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blandford Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alvarado Intermediate | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nogales High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in La Puente
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
La Puente High
Standard public school
813 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Bassett Senior High
Standard public school
747 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Santana High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
89 students 8.1:1 students per teacher
Nueva Vista Continuation High
Alternative education program
46 students 23:1 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 (~1,535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nogales High
How many students attend Nogales High?
Nogales High has 1,535 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Puente, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,668 (2022-23) → 1,608 (2023-24), nearly flat (-60).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nogales High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nogales High is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 Nogales High?
74.5% of students at Nogales High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nogales High?
The largest demographic group at Nogales High is Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment, in La Puente, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nogales High?
Nogales High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Nogales High rank among high schools in La Puente?
By Resource Investment Index, Nogales High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in La Puente, 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 La Puente on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowland Unified?
Besides Nogales High, Rowland Unified also operates John a. Rowland High (2,016 students), Stanley G. Oswalt Academy (879 students), and Blandford Elementary (643 students). See the Rowland Unified district page for the complete list.