- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Temple City, CA
Temple City High
Federal NCES profile for Temple City High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063898006540
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Temple City High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Temple City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Temple City High has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Temple City High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Temple City, CA.
School address
District: Temple City Unified · California
NCES ID 063898006540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Temple City High held near 1,758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.7 → 78.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 063898006540 · Temple City, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,779 enr · 24:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Longden Elementary (936 students)
Temple City High held near 1,758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.7 → 78.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Temple City High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Temple City High
1,779 students
- Longden Elemen
Longden Elementary
936 students
- Oak Avenue Int
Oak Avenue Intermediate
839 students
- Emperor Elemen 650
Emperor Elementary
650 students
- La Rosa Elemen 543
La Rosa Elementary
543 students
- Cloverly Eleme 460
Cloverly Elementary
460 students
What this shows Temple City High reports 1,779 students on the CCD universe file.
How Temple City High compares
Temple City 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 40% | 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
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% 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
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,221
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
White 5.0%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Temple City High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Temple City Unified reports $16,221 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Temple City High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longden Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Avenue Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emperor Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Rosa Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cloverly Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Temple City High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Temple City
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 Temple City High
How many students attend Temple City High?
Temple City High has 1,779 students enrolled. It is a high school in Temple City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,803 (2022-23) → 1,758 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Temple City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Temple City High is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Temple City High?
33.4% of students at Temple City High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Temple City High?
The largest demographic group at Temple City High is Asian at 69.6% of enrollment, in Temple City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Temple City High?
Temple City High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Temple City High rank among public schools in Temple City?
By Resource Investment Index, Temple City High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Temple City, 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 Temple City on the city page.
What other schools are in Temple City Unified?
Besides Temple City High, Temple City Unified also operates Longden Elementary (936 students), Oak Avenue Intermediate (839 students), and Emperor Elementary (650 students). See the Temple City Unified district page for the complete list.