- Enrollment
- 3,171
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fountain Valley, CA
Valley Vista High
Federal NCES profile for Valley Vista High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061806002235
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Vista High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Fountain Valley · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- small classes for California
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Vista High has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Vista High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Fountain Valley, CA.
School address
District: Huntington Beach Union High · California
NCES ID 061806002235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Valley Vista High shrank from 321 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-16.2%).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 061806002235 · Fountain Valley, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 18.8:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Fountain Valley High (3,171 students)
Valley Vista High shrank from 321 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-16.2%). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Valley Vista High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fountain Valle
Fountain Valley High
3,171 students
- Huntington Bea
Huntington Beach High
2,645 students
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High
2,529 students
- Edison High
Edison High
2,049 students
- Marina High
Marina High
1,997 students
- This school 263
Valley Vista High
263 students
What this shows Valley Vista High reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Vista High compares
Valley Vista 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 | 18.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
78.7%
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
$16,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.7%
White 27.0%
Asian 9.1%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Valley Vista High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Huntington Beach Union High reports $16,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Vista High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington Beach High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westminster High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marina High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Vista High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,645
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,529
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Fountain Valley
2 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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Vista High
How many students attend Valley Vista High?
Valley Vista High has 263 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fountain Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Vista High?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Vista High is 18.8:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 Valley Vista High?
63.6% of students at Valley Vista High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Vista High?
The largest demographic group at Valley Vista High is Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment, in Fountain Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Vista High?
Valley Vista High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Valley Vista High rank among high schools in Fountain Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Vista High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Fountain Valley, 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 Fountain Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntington Beach Union High?
Besides Valley Vista High, Huntington Beach Union High also operates Fountain Valley High (3,171 students), Huntington Beach High (2,645 students), and Westminster High (2,529 students). See the Huntington Beach Union High district page for the complete list.