- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Poway, CA
Poway High
Federal NCES profile for Poway High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063153004893
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poway High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #11 of 13
- public schools in Poway · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Poway High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poway High ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Poway, CA.
School address
District: Poway Unified · California
NCES ID 063153004893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Poway High held near 2,161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-72 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 91.5 → 95.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-72 students YoY 063153004893 · Poway, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,101 enr · 23.1:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Norte High (2,557 students)
Poway High held near 2,161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-72 headcount). Teacher FTE added 91.5 → 95.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Poway High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Del Norte High
Del Norte High
2,557 students
- Rancho Bernard
Rancho Bernardo High
2,210 students
- Westview High
Westview High
2,116 students
- This school
Poway High
2,101 students
- Mt. Carmel Hig
Mt. Carmel High
1,800 students
- Oak Valley Mid
Oak Valley Middle
1,503 students
What this shows Poway High reports 2,101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poway High compares
Poway 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,101 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,101
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$15,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 7.1%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Poway High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for Poway Unified reports $15,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poway High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Bernardo High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Carmel High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Valley Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poway High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,116
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,503
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Poway
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 (~2,101 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poway High
How many students attend Poway High?
Poway High has 2,101 students enrolled. It is a high school in Poway, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,233 (2022-23) → 2,161 (2023-24), nearly flat (-72).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poway High?
The student-teacher ratio at Poway High is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poway High?
21.3% of students at Poway High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poway High?
The largest demographic group at Poway High is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Poway, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poway High?
Poway High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Poway High rank among public schools in Poway?
By Resource Investment Index, Poway High ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Poway, 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 Poway on the city page.
What other schools are in Poway Unified?
Besides Poway High, Poway Unified also operates Del Norte High (2,557 students), Rancho Bernardo High (2,210 students), and Westview High (2,116 students). See the Poway Unified district page for the complete list.