- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pomona, CA
Pomona High
Federal NCES profile for Pomona High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063132004858
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pomona High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Pomona · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- small classes for California
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pomona High has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pomona High ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Pomona, CA.
School address
District: Pomona Unified · California
NCES ID 063132004858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Pomona High shrank from 1,174 students in 2022-23 to 1,105 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.3 → 58.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 063132004858 · Pomona, CA High · MID · TRAD
993 enr · 16.6:1 · 83.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Garey High (1,567 students)
Pomona High shrank from 1,174 students in 2022-23 to 1,105 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 60.3 → 58.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pomona High 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
- This school
Pomona High
993 students
- Ganesha High
Ganesha High
895 students
- Vejar Elementa
Vejar Elementary
741 students
What this shows Pomona High reports 993 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pomona High compares
Pomona 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 993 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
993
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.8%
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.6%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.9%
White 1.3%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Pomona High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Pomona High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garey High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Diamond Ranch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School of Extended Educational Options | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ganesha High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vejar Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pomona High'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
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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
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
Park West High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
225 students 14.1:1 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 (~993 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pomona High
How many students attend Pomona High?
Pomona High has 993 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pomona, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,174 (2022-23) → 1,105 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pomona High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pomona High is 16.6:1, which is 23% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% 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 Pomona High?
83.6% of students at Pomona High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pomona High?
The largest demographic group at Pomona High is Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment, in Pomona, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pomona High?
Pomona High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Pomona High rank among high schools in Pomona?
By Resource Investment Index, Pomona High ranks #4 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 Pomona High, 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.