- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wasco, CA
Wasco High
Federal NCES profile for Wasco High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064143006849
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wasco High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Wasco · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wasco High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wasco High ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Wasco, CA.
School address
District: Wasco Union High · California
NCES ID 064143006849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Wasco High held near 1,693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.7 → 81.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 064143006849 · Wasco, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,672 enr · 20.4:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Wasco Independence High (109 students)
Wasco High held near 1,693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.7 → 81.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Wasco High compares
Wasco 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 | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,672 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,672
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$17,150
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 334 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 94.4%
White 3.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Wasco High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wasco Union High reports $17,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wasco High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasco Independence High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wasco High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Wasco
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 (~1,672 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wasco High
How many students attend Wasco High?
Wasco High has 1,672 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wasco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,733 (2022-23) → 1,693 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wasco High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wasco High is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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 Wasco High?
75.9% of students at Wasco High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wasco High?
The largest demographic group at Wasco High is Hispanic or Latino at 94.4% of enrollment, in Wasco, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wasco High?
Wasco High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Wasco High rank among public schools in Wasco?
By Resource Investment Index, Wasco High ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Wasco, 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 Wasco on the city page.
What other schools are in Wasco Union High?
Besides Wasco High, Wasco Union High also operates Wasco Independence High (109 students). See the Wasco Union High district page for the complete list.