Enrollment
1,568
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061005001105
👥 S:T ratio 5
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in West Covina · Resource Index
- 42
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Hills High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Hills High
South Hills High is a large high school in West Covina, California, enrolling 1,568 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,568 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 383 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #175.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 402 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among West Covina's high schools, it stands alongside West Covina High (1,756 students): South Hills High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.8:1 vs 20:1).
Covina-Valley Unified also operates Northview High (1,247 students) and Covina High (1,056 students) alongside South Hills High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Hills High compares
South Hills High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Covina-Valley Unified, which includes South Hills High.
$15,106
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 61.7%
Federal 12.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,247
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,568 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Hills High a good school?
South Hills High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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