- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060270007642
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Cottonwood · Resource Index
- 37
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
West Valley Early College High held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 060270007642 · Cottonwood, CA High · MID · TRAD
736 enr · 22.3:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Anderson High (562 students)
West Valley Early College High held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
West Valley Early College High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Valley Early College High
736 students
- Anderson High
Anderson High
562 students
- Anderson New T 102
Anderson New Technology High
102 students
- Oakview High ( 92
Oakview High (Alternative)
92 students
- North Valley H 72
North Valley High
72 students
- Anderson Commu 16
Anderson Community Day
16 students
What this shows West Valley Early College High reports 736 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Valley Early College High compares
West Valley Early College 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,657
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Anderson Union High reports $15,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~736 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 733 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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 37/100 (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 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.
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.