Enrollment
736
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cottonwood, CA
West Valley Early College High
Federal NCES profile for West Valley Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060270007642
👥 S:T ratio 11
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Valley Early College High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Cottonwood · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Valley Early College High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley Early College High ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Cottonwood, CA.
School address
District: Anderson Union High · California
NCES ID 060270007642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Valley Early College High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Valley Early College High
West Valley Early College High is a mid-sized high school in Cottonwood, California, enrolling 736 students.
At 22.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 736 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,241 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #300.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Anderson Union High also operates Anderson High (562 students) and Anderson New Technology High (102 students) alongside West Valley Early College 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 Valley Early College High compares
West Valley Early College 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$14,641
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, West Valley Early College High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson Union High, which includes West Valley Early College High.
$14,641
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 47.7%
Federal 12.6%
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 Valley Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anderson New Technology High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakview High (Alternative) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Valley High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anderson Community Day | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Valley Early College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~736 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Valley Early College High
How many students attend West Valley Early College High?
West Valley Early College High has 736 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cottonwood, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Valley Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Valley Early College High is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Valley Early College High?
38.2% of students at West Valley Early College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Valley Early College High?
The largest demographic group at West Valley Early College High is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Cottonwood, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Valley Early College High?
West Valley Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Valley Early College High rank among public schools in Cottonwood?
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley Early College High ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Cottonwood, 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 Cottonwood on the city page.
Is West Valley Early College High a good school?
West Valley Early College High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Anderson Union High?
Besides West Valley Early College High, Anderson Union High also operates Anderson High (562 students), Anderson New Technology High (102 students), and Oakview High (Alternative) (92 students). See the Anderson Union High district page for the complete list.
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