- Enrollment
- 1,726
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Norwalk, CA
Norwalk High
Federal NCES profile for Norwalk High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062769004180
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwalk High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #11 of 21
- public schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25:1
- large classes for California
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwalk High has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwalk High ranks #11 of 21 public schools in Norwalk, CA.
School address
District: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified · California
NCES ID 062769004180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Norwalk High held near 1,980 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 83.4 → 83.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-58 students YoY 062769004180 · Norwalk, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,075 enr · 25:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: La Mirada High (1,726 students)
Norwalk High held near 1,980 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount). Teacher FTE added 83.4 → 83.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Norwalk High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Norwalk High
2,075 students
- La Mirada High
La Mirada High
1,726 students
- Los Alisos Mid
Los Alisos Middle
920 students
- John H. Glenn
John H. Glenn High
882 students
- Reginald M. Be 718
Reginald M. Benton Middle
718 students
- Corvallis Midd 663
Corvallis Middle
663 students
What this shows Norwalk High reports 2,075 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norwalk High compares
Norwalk 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,075 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,075
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
25:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$19,207
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.4%
Asian 4.8%
White 2.4%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Norwalk High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norwalk-La Mirada Unified reports $19,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norwalk High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mirada High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Los Alisos Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John H. Glenn High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reginald M. Benton Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corvallis Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwalk High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Norwalk
1 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 (~2,075 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norwalk High
How many students attend Norwalk High?
Norwalk High has 2,075 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norwalk, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,038 (2022-23) → 1,980 (2023-24), nearly flat (-58).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwalk High?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwalk High is 25:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norwalk High?
65.7% of students at Norwalk High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwalk High?
The largest demographic group at Norwalk High is Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwalk High?
Norwalk High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Norwalk High rank among public schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwalk High ranks #11 of 21 public schools in Norwalk, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified?
Besides Norwalk High, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified also operates La Mirada High (1,726 students), Los Alisos Middle (920 students), and John H. Glenn High (882 students). See the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified district page for the complete list.