- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Upland, CA
Upland High
Federal NCES profile for Upland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060001609086
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upland High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #7 of 14
- public schools in Upland · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Upland High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upland High ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Upland, CA.
School address
District: Upland Unified · California
NCES ID 060001609086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-165 students YoY
Upland High shrank from 3,070 students in 2022-23 to 2,905 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 128.7 → 121.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-165 students YoY 060001609086 · Upland, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,797 enr · 21.9:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Pioneer Junior High (771 students)
Upland High shrank from 3,070 students in 2022-23 to 2,905 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 128.7 → 121.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Upland High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Upland High
2,797 students
- Pioneer Junior 771
Pioneer Junior High
771 students
- Pepper Tree El 719
Pepper Tree Elementary
719 students
- Baldy View Ele 624
Baldy View Elementary
624 students
- Upland Junior 599
Upland Junior High
599 students
- Valencia Eleme 571
Valencia Elementary
571 students
What this shows Upland High reports 2,797 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upland High compares
Upland High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,797 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,797
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$16,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.0%
White 17.2%
African American 7.4%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Upland High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upland Unified reports $16,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Junior High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pepper Tree Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baldy View Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upland Junior High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valencia Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Upland
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 (~2,797 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upland High
How many students attend Upland High?
Upland High has 2,797 students enrolled. It is a high school in Upland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 3,070 (2022-23) → 2,905 (2023-24), down 165.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Upland High is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Upland High?
51.9% of students at Upland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upland High?
The largest demographic group at Upland High is Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment, in Upland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upland High?
Upland High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Upland High rank among public schools in Upland?
By Resource Investment Index, Upland High ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Upland, 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 Upland on the city page.
What other schools are in Upland Unified?
Besides Upland High, Upland Unified also operates Pioneer Junior High (771 students), Pepper Tree Elementary (719 students), and Baldy View Elementary (624 students). See the Upland Unified district page for the complete list.