At a glance
Reported students
2,075
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
87.12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424
Norwalk High: 2,075 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
23.8:1 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
- 2,007
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.3:1
What the reported data says about Norwalk High
Norwalk High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Norwalk. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Norwalk-La Mirada Unified. NCES reports 2,075 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 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.8:1, 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 (88.4%) and Asian (4.8%). English learners represent 11.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. 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. The school reported 20 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Norwalk High
- 1How do the reported 23.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 87.12 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 7 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
- 11.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- 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
- White2.4%
- Hispanic88.4%
- Black1.9%
- Asian4.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.8%
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
20 distinct courses 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 Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
La Mirada High
High · Grades 09–12
1,726 reported students
John H. Glenn High
High · Grades 09–12
882 reported students
El Camino High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
256 reported students
Los Alisos Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
920 reported students
Reginald M. Benton Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
718 reported students
Corvallis Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
663 reported students
Public schools near Norwalk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellflower High High · Bellflower Unified | 07–12 | 1,997 | 1.6 mi |
| Woodruff Academy High · Downey Unified | 07–12 | 14 | 1.6 mi |
| Columbus (Christopher) High High · Downey Unified | 09–12 | 368 | 1.6 mi |
| John H. Glenn High High · Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | 09–12 | 882 | 2.1 mi |
| Los Angeles County ROP High · Los Angeles County ROP | 09–12 | 0 | 2.3 mi |
| Santa Fe High High · Whittier Union High | 09–12 | 1,865 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Norwalk High
What grades does Norwalk High serve?
Norwalk High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified.
How many students attend Norwalk High?
Norwalk High reported 2,075 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,007 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Norwalk High?
The calculated ratio is 23.8:1, based on 2,075 students and 87.12 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 Norwalk High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Norwalk High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Norwalk-La Mirada Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Norwalk High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.9% 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 Norwalk High in?
Norwalk High is part of Norwalk-La Mirada Unified, based in Norwalk, CA, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Norwalk High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bellflower High (1.6 mi), Woodruff Academy (1.6 mi), Columbus (Christopher) High (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.