Enrollment
1,941
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064251006959
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William S. Hart High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at William S. Hart High
William S. Hart High is a large high school in Newhall, California, enrolling 1,941 students.
At 21.6:1, 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 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,941 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 311 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #154.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (29%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
William S. Hart Union High also operates Saugus High (2,317 students) and Valencia High (2,286 students) alongside William S. Hart 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 William S. Hart High compares
William S. Hart 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,012
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for William S. Hart Union High, which includes William S. Hart High.
$14,012
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 59.6%
Federal 11.6%
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 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
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~1,941 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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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.
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 44/100 (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 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.
Is William S. Hart High a good school?
William S. Hart High earns 44/100 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 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.
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