- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Anaheim, CA
Western High
Federal NCES profile for Western 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 060263000192
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #4 of 10
- high schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- small classes for California
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Western High has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western High ranks #4 of 10 high schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Anaheim Union High · California
NCES ID 060263000192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Western High held near 1,667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.7 → 76.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 060263000192 · Anaheim, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,446 enr · 17.9:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress High (2,685 students)
Western High held near 1,667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.7 → 76.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Western High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress High
Cypress High
2,685 students
- Anaheim High
Anaheim High
2,667 students
- Katella High
Katella High
2,326 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
1,983 students
- Magnolia High
Magnolia High
1,608 students
- This school
Western High
1,446 students
What this shows Western High reports 1,446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western High compares
Western 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 | 17.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,446 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,446
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$18,314
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 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.5%
Asian 9.9%
White 7.5%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Western High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anaheim Union High reports $18,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anaheim High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katella High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,667
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,326
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Anaheim
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Anaheim High
Standard public school
2,667 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Katella High
Standard public school
2,326 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Canyon High
Standard public school
2,183 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Magnolia High
Standard public school
1,608 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Loara High
Standard public school
1,539 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Savanna High
Standard public school
1,466 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western High
How many students attend Western High?
Western High has 1,446 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anaheim, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,704 (2022-23) → 1,667 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western High?
The student-teacher ratio at Western High is 17.9:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 14% 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 Western High?
74.3% of students at Western High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western High?
The largest demographic group at Western High is Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western High?
Western 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 Western High rank among high schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Western High ranks #4 of 10 high schools in Anaheim, 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 Anaheim on the city page.
What other schools are in Anaheim Union High?
Besides Western High, Anaheim Union High also operates Cypress High (2,685 students), Anaheim High (2,667 students), and Katella High (2,326 students). See the Anaheim Union High district page for the complete list.