- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South Gate, CA
South Gate Senior High
Federal NCES profile for South Gate Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271003364
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Gate Senior High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in South Gate · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 88.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Gate Senior High has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Gate Senior High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in South Gate, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
South Gate Senior High held near 1,768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-63 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 88.3 → 89.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-63 students YoY 062271003364 · South Gate, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,681 enr · 19.1:1 · 88.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
South Gate Senior High held near 1,768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-63 headcount). Teacher FTE added 88.3 → 89.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
South Gate Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school
South Gate Senior High
1,681 students
What this shows South Gate Senior High reports 1,681 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Gate Senior High compares
South Gate Senior 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.8% | ▲ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,681 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,681
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.8%
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
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.8%
White 1.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.3, South Gate Senior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Gate Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Gate Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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Odyssey Continuation
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Simon Rodia Continuation
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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 (~1,681 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Gate Senior High
How many students attend South Gate Senior High?
South Gate Senior High has 1,681 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Gate, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,831 (2022-23) → 1,768 (2023-24), nearly flat (-63).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Gate Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Gate Senior High is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 South Gate Senior High?
88.8% of students at South Gate Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Gate Senior High?
The largest demographic group at South Gate Senior High is Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment, in South Gate, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Gate Senior High?
South Gate Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 South Gate Senior High rank among high schools in South Gate?
By Resource Investment Index, South Gate Senior High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in South Gate, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in South Gate on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides South Gate Senior High, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.