At a glance
Reported students
154
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.68
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
386
Puente Hills High: 154 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
7.1:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. 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
- 294
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 42:1
What the reported data says about Puente Hills High
Puente Hills High is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Hacienda Heights. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Hacienda la Puente Unified. NCES reports 154 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.1:1, below the California median of 18:1 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 (85.7%) and Asian (7.8%). English learners represent 15.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 33%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Puente Hills High
- 1How do the reported 7.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.68 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 33%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.9%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White1.9%
- Hispanic85.7%
- Black1.3%
- Asian7.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Hacienda la Puente Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Palm Canyon
Other · Grades KG–12
14 reported students
Valley Alternative High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
80 reported students
Sierra Vista Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
270 reported students
Lassalette
Elementary · Grades KG–05
279 reported students
Orange Grove Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
287 reported students
Nelson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
291 reported students
Public schools near Puente Hills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Canyon Other · Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–12 | 14 | 0.4 mi |
| Rowland Assistive Technology Academy Other · Rowland Unified | KG–12 | 0 | 3.5 mi |
| Rowland Virtual Learning Academy Other · Rowland Unified | KG–12 | 21 | 4.2 mi |
| Farjardo - La Seda Preschool Other · Rowland Unified | Not reported | — | 4.6 mi |
| Early Childhood Education Center Other · Whittier City | Not reported | — | 5.4 mi |
| Covina-Valley Children's Center Other · Covina-Valley Unified | Not reported | — | 6.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Puente Hills High
What grades does Puente Hills High serve?
Puente Hills High reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Hacienda la Puente Unified.
How many students attend Puente Hills High?
Puente Hills High reported 154 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 294 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Puente Hills High?
The calculated ratio is 7.1:1, based on 154 students and 21.68 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Puente Hills High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Puente Hills High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hacienda la Puente Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Puente Hills High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Puente Hills High in?
Puente Hills High is part of Hacienda la Puente Unified, based in City Of Industry, CA, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Puente Hills High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Palm Canyon (0.4 mi), Rowland Assistive Technology Academy (3.5 mi), Rowland Virtual Learning Academy (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.