- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rocklin, CA
Whitney High
Federal NCES profile for Whitney High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060001311010
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitney High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Rocklin · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitney High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitney High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Rocklin, CA.
School address
District: Rocklin Unified · California
NCES ID 060001311010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Whitney High held near 1,981 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.3 → 89.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 060001311010 · Rocklin, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,041 enr · 22.4:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocklin High (1,936 students)
Whitney High held near 1,981 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.3 → 89.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Whitney High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Whitney High
2,041 students
- Rocklin High
Rocklin High
1,936 students
- Granite Oaks M
Granite Oaks Middle
979 students
- Spring View Mi 780
Spring View Middle
780 students
- Quarry Trail E 705
Quarry Trail Elementary
705 students
- Rocklin Elemen 631
Rocklin Elementary
631 students
What this shows Whitney High reports 2,041 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitney High compares
Whitney 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 74% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,041 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,041
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$14,786
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Asian 16.6%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Whitney High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rocklin Unified reports $14,786 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitney High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocklin High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granite Oaks Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring View Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quarry Trail Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocklin Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitney High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Rocklin
2 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 (~2,041 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitney High
How many students attend Whitney High?
Whitney High has 2,041 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rocklin, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,984 (2022-23) → 1,981 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitney High?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitney High is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitney High?
14.4% of students at Whitney High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitney High?
The largest demographic group at Whitney High is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Rocklin, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitney High?
Whitney High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Whitney High rank among high schools in Rocklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitney High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Rocklin, 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 Rocklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Rocklin Unified?
Besides Whitney High, Rocklin Unified also operates Rocklin High (1,936 students), Granite Oaks Middle (979 students), and Spring View Middle (780 students). See the Rocklin Unified district page for the complete list.