At a glance
Reported students
2,032
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
86.47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
754
Norco High: 2,032 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
23.5:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,057
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.1:1
What the reported data says about Norco High
Norco High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Norco. It is one of 53 current school records connected to Corona-Norco Unified. NCES reports 2,032 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.5:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (54.2%) and White (37.1%). English learners represent 8.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 21 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Norco High
- 1How do the reported 23.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 86.47 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.1%
- Hispanic54.2%
- Black1.9%
- Asian3.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
21 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Corona-Norco Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Corona High
High · Grades 09–12
2,307 reported students
Centennial High
High · Grades 09–12
2,712 reported students
John F. Kennedy Middle College High
High · Grades 09–12
694 reported students
Santiago High
High · Grades 09–12
3,577 reported students
Lee V. Pollard High
High · Grades 09–12
413 reported students
Orange Grove High
High · Grades 09–12
162 reported students
Public schools near Norco High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Middle College High High · Corona-Norco Unified | 09–12 | 694 | 1.1 mi |
| Orange Grove High High · Corona-Norco Unified | 09–12 | 162 | 2.9 mi |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High High · Corona-Norco Unified | 09–12 | 4,353 | 3.1 mi |
| Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco High · Charter · Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco District | 07–12 | 133 | 3.3 mi |
| Corona Vista High High · Corona-Norco Unified | 09–12 | 0 | 3.6 mi |
| Corona High High · Corona-Norco Unified | 09–12 | 2,307 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Norco High
What grades does Norco High serve?
Norco High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Corona-Norco Unified.
How many students attend Norco High?
Norco High reported 2,032 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,057 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Norco High?
The calculated ratio is 23.5:1, based on 2,032 students and 86.47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Norco High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Norco High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Corona-Norco Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Norco High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Norco High in?
Norco High is part of Corona-Norco Unified, based in Norco, CA, which operates 53 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Norco High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John F. Kennedy Middle College High (1.1 mi), Orange Grove High (2.9 mi), Eleanor Roosevelt High (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.