Enrollment
1,682
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Campbell, CA
Westmont High
Federal NCES profile for Westmont High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060723000676
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westmont High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Campbell · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Westmont High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westmont High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Campbell, CA.
School address
District: Campbell Union High · California
NCES ID 060723000676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westmont High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westmont High
Westmont High is a large high school in Campbell, California, enrolling 1,682 students.
At 22.7:1, 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 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,682 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 336 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #204.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Campbell Union High also operates Leigh High (1,884 students) and Branham High (1,820 students) alongside Westmont 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 Westmont High compares
Westmont 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,682 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,682
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,734
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 37.1%
White 29.1%
Asian 22.4%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Westmont High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Campbell Union High, which includes Westmont High.
$15,734
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.0%
State 11.9%
Federal 4.1%
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 Westmont High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Branham High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prospect High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Mar High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boynton High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westmont High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,350
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,682 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Westmont High
How many students attend Westmont High?
Westmont High has 1,682 students enrolled. It is a high school in Campbell, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westmont High?
The student-teacher ratio at Westmont High is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westmont High?
26.7% of students at Westmont High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westmont High?
The largest demographic group at Westmont High is Hispanic or Latino at 37.1% of enrollment, in Campbell, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westmont High?
Westmont High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Westmont High rank among public schools in Campbell?
By Resource Investment Index, Westmont High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Campbell, 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 Campbell on the city page.
Is Westmont High a good school?
Westmont High earns 45/100 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 Campbell Union High?
Besides Westmont High, Campbell Union High also operates Leigh High (1,884 students), Branham High (1,820 students), and Prospect High (1,460 students). See the Campbell Union High district page for the complete list.
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