- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salton City, CA
West Shores High
Federal NCES profile for West Shores High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060907007685
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Shores High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- small classes for California
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 503
- students enrolled
West Shores High has class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Coachella Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060907007685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
West Shores High held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 060907007685 · Salton City, CA Other · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 15.7:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Coachella Valley High (2,300 students)
West Shores High held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
West Shores High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coachella Vall
Coachella Valley High
2,300 students
- Desert Mirage
Desert Mirage High
1,875 students
- Toro Canyon Mi
Toro Canyon Middle
989 students
- Saul Martinez
Saul Martinez Elementary
961 students
- Coral Mountain 815
Coral Mountain Academy
815 students
- This school 503
West Shores High
503 students
What this shows West Shores High reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Shores High compares
West Shores 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 13% in California - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.6%
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
$21,412
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.2%
White 3.4%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, West Shores High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coachella Valley Unified reports $21,412 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Shores High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coachella Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Mirage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Toro Canyon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saul Martinez Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Mountain Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Shores High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Nationwide other 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 (~503 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Shores High
How many students attend West Shores High?
West Shores High has 503 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salton City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Shores High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Shores High is 15.7:1, which is 27% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 0% 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 Shores High?
85.2% of students at West Shores High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Shores High?
The largest demographic group at West Shores High is Hispanic or Latino at 93.2% of enrollment, in Salton City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Shores High?
West Shores High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Coachella Valley Unified?
Besides West Shores High, Coachella Valley Unified also operates Coachella Valley High (2,300 students), Desert Mirage High (1,875 students), and Toro Canyon Middle (989 students). See the Coachella Valley Unified district page for the complete list.