- Enrollment
- 1,247
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Covina, CA
South Hills High
Federal NCES profile for South Hills High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061005001105
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Hills High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in West Covina · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for California
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South Hills High has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Hills High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in West Covina, CA.
School address
District: Covina-Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 061005001105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
South Hills High held near 1,624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.1 → 68.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 061005001105 · West Covina, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,568 enr · 23.8:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Northview High (1,247 students)
South Hills High held near 1,624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.1 → 68.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
South Hills High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Hills High
1,568 students
- Northview High
Northview High
1,247 students
- Covina High
Covina High
1,056 students
- Las Palmas Mid
Las Palmas Middle
887 students
- Sierra Vista M
Sierra Vista Middle
778 students
- Mesa Elementar
Mesa Elementary
753 students
What this shows South Hills High reports 1,568 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Hills High compares
South Hills 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,568 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,568
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$18,183
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.9 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.2%
Asian 9.5%
White 5.7%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, South Hills High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Covina-Valley Unified reports $18,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Hills High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northview High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covina High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesa Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Hills High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in West Covina
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
West Covina High
Standard public school
1,756 students 20:1 students per teacher
Edgewood High
Standard public school
712 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina
Alternative education program
264 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Coronado High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
120 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,568 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Hills High
How many students attend South Hills High?
South Hills High has 1,568 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Covina, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,640 (2022-23) → 1,624 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hills High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hills High is 23.8:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Hills High?
44.5% of students at South Hills High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Hills High?
The largest demographic group at South Hills High is Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment, in West Covina, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Hills High?
South Hills High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Hills High rank among high schools in West Covina?
By Resource Investment Index, South Hills High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in West Covina, 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 West Covina on the city page.
What other schools are in Covina-Valley Unified?
Besides South Hills High, Covina-Valley Unified also operates Northview High (1,247 students), Covina High (1,056 students), and Las Palmas Middle (887 students). See the Covina-Valley Unified district page for the complete list.