- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Covina, CA
West Covina High
Federal NCES profile for West Covina High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064200006886
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Covina High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in West Covina · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Covina High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Covina High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in West Covina, CA.
School address
District: West Covina Unified · California
NCES ID 064200006886 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
West Covina High held near 1,811 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-76 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 88.8 → 84.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-76 students YoY 064200006886 · West Covina, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,756 enr · 20:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hollencrest Middle (737 students)
West Covina High held near 1,811 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-76 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 88.8 → 84.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
West Covina High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Covina High
1,756 students
- Hollencrest Mi
Hollencrest Middle
737 students
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
712 students
- Merced Element 617
Merced Elementary
617 students
- Edgewood Middl 597
Edgewood Middle
597 students
- Orangewood Ele 580
Orangewood Elementary
580 students
What this shows West Covina High reports 1,756 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Covina High compares
West Covina 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 | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,756 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,756
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$18,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, West Covina High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Covina Unified reports $18,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Covina High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollencrest Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merced Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orangewood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Covina High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 23.8:1 students per teacher
Edgewood High
Standard public school
712 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina
Alternative education program
264 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Coronado High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
120 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,756 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,887 (2022-23) → 1,811 (2023-24), nearly flat (-76).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Covina High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Covina High is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 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% of enrollment, in West Covina, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Covina High?
West Covina High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 West Covina High rank among high schools in West Covina?
By Resource Investment Index, West Covina High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in West Covina, 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 West Covina on the city page.
What other schools are in West Covina Unified?
Besides West Covina High, West Covina Unified also operates Hollencrest Middle (737 students), Edgewood High (712 students), and Merced Elementary (617 students). See the West Covina Unified district page for the complete list.