Enrollment
1,756
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064200006886
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 53/100 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
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% 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
What stands out at West Covina High
West Covina High is a higher-need, large high school in West Covina, California, enrolling 1,756 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,756 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 357 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #30, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among West Covina's high schools, it stands alongside South Hills High (1,568 students): West Covina High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20:1 vs 23.8:1).
West Covina Unified also operates Hollencrest Middle (737 students) and Edgewood High (712 students) alongside West Covina High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Covina High compares
West Covina High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Covina Unified, which includes West Covina High.
$17,197
Per student
+4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,756 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20:1)
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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 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 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Covina High a good school?
West Covina High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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