- Enrollment
- 2,563
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Walnut, CA
Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064128006837
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation) earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Walnut · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.1:1
- small classes for California
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation) ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Walnut, CA.
School address
District: Walnut Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 064128006837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation) grew from 41 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 6.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 064128006837 · Walnut, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
36 enr · 5.1:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Diamond Bar High (2,563 students)
Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation) grew from 41 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 6.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Diamond Bar Hi
Diamond Bar High
2,563 students
- Walnut High
Walnut High
2,148 students
- Chaparral Midd
Chaparral Middle
1,349 students
- Suzanne Middle
Suzanne Middle
1,190 students
- South Pointe M 979
South Pointe Middle
979 students
- This school 36
Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation)
36 students
What this shows Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation) reports 36 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation) compares
Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation) is a growing 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 | 5.1:1 | ▼ 76% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 74% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
5.1:1
students per teacher
- 76% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,963
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.6%
Asian 37.1%
White 14.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Walnut Valley Unified reports $13,963 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Bar High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Suzanne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Pointe Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Walnut
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 (~36 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation)
How many students attend Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation)?
Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation) has 36 students enrolled. It is a high school in Walnut, CA. CCD year-over-year: 41 (2022-23) → 44 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation) is 5.1:1, which is 76% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 68% 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 Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation)?
14.6% of students at Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in Walnut, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation)?
Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation) rank among public schools in Walnut?
By Resource Investment Index, Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation) ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Walnut, 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 Walnut on the city page.
What other schools are in Walnut Valley Unified?
Besides Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation), Walnut Valley Unified also operates Diamond Bar High (2,563 students), Walnut High (2,148 students), and Chaparral Middle (1,349 students). See the Walnut Valley Unified district page for the complete list.