- Enrollment
- 2,504
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · La Habra, CA
Sonora High
Federal NCES profile for Sonora 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 061476001814
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sonora High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #8 of 14
- public schools in La Habra · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sonora High has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sonora High ranks #8 of 14 public schools in La Habra, CA.
School address
District: Fullerton Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 061476001814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Sonora High held near 1,707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.8 → 74.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 061476001814 · La Habra, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,779 enr · 24.7:1 · 45.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy High (2,504 students)
Sonora High held near 1,707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.8 → 74.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sonora High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy High
Troy High
2,504 students
- Sunny Hills Hi
Sunny Hills High
2,337 students
- La Habra High
La Habra High
1,881 students
- Fullerton Unio
Fullerton Union High
1,880 students
- This school
Sonora High
1,779 students
- Buena Park Hig
Buena Park High
1,682 students
What this shows Sonora High reports 1,779 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sonora High compares
Sonora 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▼ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,779 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,779
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,701
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 593 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.1%
White 12.4%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Sonora High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Fullerton Joint Union High reports $15,701 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sonora High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunny Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Habra High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fullerton Union High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buena Park High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sonora High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,337
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,880
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in La Habra
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 (~1,779 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sonora High
How many students attend Sonora High?
Sonora High has 1,779 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Habra, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,730 (2022-23) → 1,707 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonora High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonora High is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sonora High?
45.6% of students at Sonora High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sonora High?
The largest demographic group at Sonora High is Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment, in La Habra, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sonora High?
Sonora 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 Sonora High rank among public schools in La Habra?
By Resource Investment Index, Sonora High ranks #8 of 14 public schools in La Habra, 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 La Habra on the city page.
What other schools are in Fullerton Joint Union High?
Besides Sonora High, Fullerton Joint Union High also operates Troy High (2,504 students), Sunny Hills High (2,337 students), and La Habra High (1,881 students). See the Fullerton Joint Union High district page for the complete list.