- Enrollment
- 2,706
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Quartz Hill, CA
Quartz Hill High
Federal NCES profile for Quartz Hill High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060282000206
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quartz Hill High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Quartz Hill · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.9:1
- large classes for California
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Quartz Hill High has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quartz Hill High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Quartz Hill, CA.
School address
District: Antelope Valley Union High · California
NCES ID 060282000206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+104 students YoY
Quartz Hill High held near 3,170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+104 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 114.9 → 120.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+104 students YoY 060282000206 · Quartz Hill, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,175 enr · 27.9:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High (2,706 students)
Quartz Hill High held near 3,170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+104 headcount). Teacher FTE added 114.9 → 120.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Quartz Hill High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Quartz Hill High
3,175 students
- Highland High
Highland High
2,706 students
- Lancaster High
Lancaster High
2,688 students
- Eastside High
Eastside High
2,631 students
- William J. (Pe
William J. (Pete) Knight High
2,349 students
- Palmdale High
Palmdale High
2,208 students
What this shows Quartz Hill High reports 3,175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quartz Hill High compares
Quartz Hill 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 | 27.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,175 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,175
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$15,960
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.6%
White 25.8%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Quartz Hill High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
District finance for Antelope Valley Union High reports $15,960 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quartz Hill High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lancaster High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastside High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William J. (Pete) Knight High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palmdale High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quartz Hill High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,688
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,631
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,349
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~3,175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quartz Hill High
How many students attend Quartz Hill High?
Quartz Hill High has 3,175 students enrolled. It is a high school in Quartz Hill, CA. CCD year-over-year: 3,066 (2022-23) → 3,170 (2023-24), nearly flat (+104).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quartz Hill High?
The student-teacher ratio at Quartz Hill High is 27.9:1, which is 30% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quartz Hill High?
34.8% of students at Quartz Hill High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quartz Hill High?
The largest demographic group at Quartz Hill High is Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment, in Quartz Hill, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quartz Hill High?
Quartz Hill High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Quartz Hill High rank among public schools in Quartz Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Quartz Hill High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Quartz Hill, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Antelope Valley Union High?
Besides Quartz Hill High, Antelope Valley Union High also operates Highland High (2,706 students), Lancaster High (2,688 students), and Eastside High (2,631 students). See the Antelope Valley Union High district page for the complete list.