- Enrollment
- 2,331
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Santee, CA
West Hills High
Federal NCES profile for West Hills High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061623009141
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hills High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #3 of 12
- public schools in Santee · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Hills High has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hills High ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Santee, CA.
School address
District: Grossmont Union High · California
NCES ID 061623009141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
West Hills High held near 1,515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.5 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 061623009141 · Santee, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,624 enr · 25.4:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Granite Hills High (2,331 students)
West Hills High held near 1,515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.5 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
West Hills High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granite Hills
Granite Hills High
2,331 students
- Grossmont High
Grossmont High
2,172 students
- El Capitan Hig
El Capitan High
1,810 students
- Valhalla High
Valhalla High
1,728 students
- El Cajon Valle
El Cajon Valley High
1,701 students
- This school
West Hills High
1,624 students
What this shows West Hills High reports 1,624 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hills High compares
West Hills 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,624 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,624
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
$18,330
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 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 6.1%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, West Hills High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grossmont Union High reports $18,330 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Hills High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Hills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grossmont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Capitan High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valhalla High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Cajon Valley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hills High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,172
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,701
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Santee
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 (~1,624 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Hills High
How many students attend West Hills High?
West Hills High has 1,624 students enrolled. It is a high school in Santee, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,532 (2022-23) → 1,515 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hills High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hills High is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Hills High?
24.3% of students at West Hills High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hills High?
The largest demographic group at West Hills High is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Santee, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hills High?
West Hills High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Hills High rank among public schools in Santee?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hills High ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Santee, 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 Santee on the city page.
What other schools are in Grossmont Union High?
Besides West Hills High, Grossmont Union High also operates Granite Hills High (2,331 students), Grossmont High (2,172 students), and El Capitan High (1,810 students). See the Grossmont Union High district page for the complete list.