Enrollment
1,756
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 064200006886
West Covina High — West Covina, CA
Federal NCES profile for West Covina High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 14
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 45
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: West Covina Unified · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Covina High compares with California and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Covina High reports 1,756 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 88.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 61.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 11% above the California average and 19% above the national baseline. The school offers 21 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 351 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Covina Unified spends $19,663 per pupil district-wide, above the California average of $18,039 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.9% from local sources (property taxes), 65.2% from the state, and 11.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Covina High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 11% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,756 | top 95% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 11% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 43% in California — lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,663
per pupil, district-wide
— above California avg of $18,039
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 351 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,756 Top 95% in California — larger than 5% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 88.0
Students per teacher 21.4:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 61.5% +11% vs state
NCES ID 064200006886
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.8%
Asian 18.1%
White 2.7%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 351:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Covina Unified, which includes West Covina High.
$19,663
Per student
+9%
vs California
Avg $18,039
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 65.2%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
Similar high schools in West Covina
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
South Hills High
Standard public school
1,568 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Edgewood High
Standard public school
712 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina
Alternative education program
264 students 20:1 students per teacher
Coronado High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
120 students 8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about West Covina High
How many students attend West Covina High?
West Covina High has 1,756 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Covina, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Covina High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Covina High is 21.4:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Covina High?
61.5% of students at West Covina High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Covina High?
The largest demographic group at West Covina High is Hispanic or Latino at 75.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in West Covina, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Covina High?
West Covina High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.