- Enrollment
- 3,171
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061806002234
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 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 25/100 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
- 25
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-94 students YoY
Westminster High held near 2,543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-94 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 109.1 → 107.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-94 students YoY 061806002234 · Westminster, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,529 enr · 23.2:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Fountain Valley High (3,171 students)
Westminster High held near 2,543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-94 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 109.1 → 107.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Westminster High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fountain Valle
Fountain Valley High
3,171 students
- Huntington Bea
Huntington Beach High
2,645 students
- This school
Westminster High
2,529 students
- Edison High
Edison High
2,049 students
- Marina High
Marina High
1,997 students
- Ocean View Hig 1,154
Ocean View High
1,154 students
What this shows Westminster High reports 2,529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westminster High compares
Westminster 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Huntington Beach Union High reports $16,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~2,529 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,637 (2022-23) → 2,543 (2023-24), nearly flat (-94).
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 25/100 (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).
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.
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.