- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newhall, CA
William S. Hart High
Federal NCES profile for William S. Hart 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 064251006959
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William S. Hart 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.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Newhall · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
William S. Hart High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William S. Hart High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Newhall, CA.
School address
District: William S. Hart Union High · California
NCES ID 064251006959 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-104 students YoY
William S. Hart High shrank from 2,034 students in 2022-23 to 1,930 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 90.1 → 86.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-104 students YoY 064251006959 · Newhall, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,941 enr · 21.6:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Saugus High (2,317 students)
William S. Hart High shrank from 2,034 students in 2022-23 to 1,930 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 90.1 → 86.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
William S. Hart High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saugus High
Saugus High
2,317 students
- Valencia High
Valencia High
2,286 students
- Golden Valley
Golden Valley High
1,980 students
- Canyon High
Canyon High
1,952 students
- This school
William S. Hart High
1,941 students
- West Ranch Hig
West Ranch High
1,777 students
What this shows William S. Hart High reports 1,941 students on the CCD universe file.
How William S. Hart High compares
William S. Hart High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,941 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,941
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,249
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.1%
White 28.8%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, William S. Hart High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for William S. Hart Union High reports $15,249 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William S. Hart High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saugus High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valencia High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Golden Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ranch High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William S. Hart High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,286
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,941 students)
Frequently asked questions about William S. Hart High
How many students attend William S. Hart High?
William S. Hart High has 1,941 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newhall, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,034 (2022-23) → 1,930 (2023-24), down 104.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William S. Hart High?
The student-teacher ratio at William S. Hart High is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William S. Hart High?
40.9% of students at William S. Hart High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William S. Hart High?
The largest demographic group at William S. Hart High is Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment, in Newhall, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William S. Hart High?
William S. Hart 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 William S. Hart High rank among public schools in Newhall?
By Resource Investment Index, William S. Hart High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Newhall, 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 Newhall on the city page.
What other schools are in William S. Hart Union High?
Besides William S. Hart High, William S. Hart Union High also operates Saugus High (2,317 students), Valencia High (2,286 students), and Golden Valley High (1,980 students). See the William S. Hart Union High district page for the complete list.