- Enrollment
- 1,638
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rosemead, CA
Rosemead High
Federal NCES profile for Rosemead High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061212001366
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosemead High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #5 of 14
- public schools in Rosemead · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosemead High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosemead High ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Rosemead, CA.
School address
District: El Monte Union High · California
NCES ID 061212001366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Rosemead High held near 1,673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.3 → 77.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 061212001366 · Rosemead, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,691 enr · 21.4:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Arroyo High (1,638 students)
Rosemead High held near 1,673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.3 → 77.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rosemead High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rosemead High
1,691 students
- Arroyo High
Arroyo High
1,638 students
- El Monte High
El Monte High
1,383 students
- South El Monte
South El Monte High
1,125 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View High
1,123 students
- Fernando R. Le 293
Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High
293 students
What this shows Rosemead High reports 1,691 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rosemead High compares
Rosemead 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 | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,691 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,691
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,582
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.7%
Asian 47.0%
White 0.9%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Rosemead High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for El Monte Union High reports $20,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rosemead High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Monte High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South El Monte High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosemead High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,125
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,691 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rosemead High
How many students attend Rosemead High?
Rosemead High has 1,691 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rosemead, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,679 (2022-23) → 1,673 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosemead High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosemead High is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Rosemead High?
48.9% of students at Rosemead High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosemead High?
The largest demographic group at Rosemead High is Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment, in Rosemead, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosemead High?
Rosemead High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Rosemead High rank among public schools in Rosemead?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosemead High ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Rosemead, 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 Rosemead on the city page.
What other schools are in El Monte Union High?
Besides Rosemead High, El Monte Union High also operates Arroyo High (1,638 students), El Monte High (1,383 students), and South El Monte High (1,125 students). See the El Monte Union High district page for the complete list.