Enrollment
2,529
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Westminster, CA
Westminster High
Federal NCES profile for Westminster High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061806002234
👥 S:T ratio 7
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westminster High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #17 of 17
- public schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Westminster High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westminster High ranks #17 of 17 public schools in Westminster, CA.
School address
District: Huntington Beach Union High · California
NCES ID 061806002234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
109.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westminster High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westminster High
Westminster High is a higher-need, large high school in Westminster, California, enrolling 2,529 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,529 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 208 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #158, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and Asian (42%) (diversity index 55/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Westminster's high schools, it stands alongside La Quinta High (2,041 students): Westminster High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.2:1 vs 24:1).
Huntington Beach Union High also operates Fountain Valley High (3,171 students) and Huntington Beach High (2,645 students) alongside Westminster 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 Westminster High compares
Westminster 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,529 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,529
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$14,501
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 52.0%
Asian 42.0%
White 3.5%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Westminster High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huntington Beach Union High, which includes Westminster High.
$14,501
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.0%
State 35.9%
Federal 9.1%
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 Westminster High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington Beach High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marina High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean View High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westminster High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,171
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,645
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Westminster
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,529 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westminster High
How many students attend Westminster High?
Westminster High has 2,529 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westminster, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westminster High?
The student-teacher ratio at Westminster High is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westminster High?
72.8% of students at Westminster High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westminster High?
The largest demographic group at Westminster High is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Westminster, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westminster High?
Westminster High has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westminster High rank among public schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Westminster High ranks #17 of 17 public schools in Westminster, 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 Westminster on the city page.
Is Westminster High a good school?
Westminster High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 Huntington Beach Union High?
Besides Westminster High, Huntington Beach Union High also operates Fountain Valley High (3,171 students), Huntington Beach High (2,645 students), and Edison High (2,049 students). See the Huntington Beach Union High district page for the complete list.
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