- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wasco, CA
Wasco Independence High
Federal NCES profile for Wasco Independence High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064143010225
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wasco Independence High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Wasco · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- small classes for California
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wasco Independence High has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wasco Independence High ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Wasco, CA.
School address
District: Wasco Union High · California
NCES ID 064143010225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Wasco Independence High shrank from 120 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 6.2 → 6.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 064143010225 · Wasco, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
109 enr · 18.2:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Wasco High (1,672 students)
Wasco Independence High shrank from 120 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE held 6.2 → 6.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Wasco Independence High compares
Wasco Independence 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 | 18.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 109 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 95.4%
African American 2.8%
White 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Wasco Independence High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Independence High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasco High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wasco Independence 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 (~109 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wasco Independence High
How many students attend Wasco Independence High?
Wasco Independence High has 109 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wasco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 120 (2022-23) → 113 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wasco Independence High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wasco Independence High is 18.2:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% 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 Independence High?
82.5% of students at Wasco Independence High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wasco Independence High?
The largest demographic group at Wasco Independence High is Hispanic or Latino at 95.4% of enrollment, in Wasco, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wasco Independence High?
Wasco Independence High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Wasco Independence High rank among public schools in Wasco?
By Resource Investment Index, Wasco Independence High ranks #1 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 Independence High, Wasco Union High also operates Wasco High (1,672 students). See the Wasco Union High district page for the complete list.