- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pomona, CA
Park West High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Park West High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063132004856
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park West High (Continuation) earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 7
- high schools in Pomona · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- small classes for California
- 93.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Park West High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park West High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Pomona, CA.
School address
District: Pomona Unified · California
NCES ID 063132004856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Park West High (Continuation) shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 063132004856 · Pomona, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 14.1:1 · 93.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Garey High (1,567 students)
Park West High (Continuation) shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Park West High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garey High
Garey High
1,567 students
- Diamond Ranch
Diamond Ranch High
1,542 students
- School of Exte
School of Extended Educational Options
1,204 students
- Pomona High
Pomona High
993 students
- Ganesha High
Ganesha High
895 students
- This school 225
Park West High (Continuation)
225 students
What this shows Park West High (Continuation) reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park West High (Continuation) compares
Park West High (Continuation) 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.4% | ▲ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% 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.
Engagement
98.2%
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
$20,239
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 56 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.8%
African American 3.1%
White 1.8%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Park West High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pomona Unified reports $20,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park West High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garey High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Diamond Ranch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School of Extended Educational Options | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pomona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ganesha High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park West High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Pomona
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Garey High
Standard public school
1,567 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Diamond Ranch High
Standard public school
1,542 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Pomona High
Standard public school
993 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Ganesha High
Standard public school
895 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
International Polytechnic High
Alternative education program
458 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Village Academy High School at Indian Hill
Alternative education program
270 students 15.9:1 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 (~225 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park West High (Continuation)
How many students attend Park West High (Continuation)?
Park West High (Continuation) has 225 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pomona, CA. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park West High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Park West High (Continuation) is 14.1:1, which is 34% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% 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 Park West High (Continuation)?
93.4% of students at Park West High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park West High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Park West High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment, in Pomona, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park West High (Continuation)?
Park West High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Park West High (Continuation) rank among high schools in Pomona?
By Resource Investment Index, Park West High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Pomona, 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 Pomona on the city page.
What other schools are in Pomona Unified?
Besides Park West High (Continuation), Pomona Unified also operates Garey High (1,567 students), Diamond Ranch High (1,542 students), and School of Extended Educational Options (1,204 students). See the Pomona Unified district page for the complete list.