Enrollment
556
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norco, CA
Academy of Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060985014184
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Innovation earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Norco · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for California
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of Innovation has class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Innovation ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Norco, CA.
School address
District: Corona-Norco Unified · California
NCES ID 060985014184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy of Innovation compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy of Innovation
Academy of Innovation is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Norco, California, enrolling 556 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.9:1, Academy of Innovation is leaner than roughly 93% of California schools and 40% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 556 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,466 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (30%) (diversity index 66/100).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Norco's public schools, it stands alongside Victress Bower School for Exceptional Students (61 students): Academy of Innovation is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.9:1 vs 7.6:1).
Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students) and Santiago High (3,577 students) alongside Academy of Innovation.
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 Academy of Innovation compares
Academy of Innovation on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 40% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 7% in California - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,711
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 48.7%
White 29.7%
Asian 8.5%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Academy of Innovation is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corona-Norco Unified, which includes Academy of Innovation.
$13,711
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 61.1%
Federal 12.2%
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 Academy of Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corona High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norco High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,353
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,577
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Norco
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~556 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Academy of Innovation
How many students attend Academy of Innovation?
Academy of Innovation has 556 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Norco, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Innovation is 12.9:1, which is 40% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Innovation?
48.0% of students at Academy of Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Innovation is Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment, in Norco, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Innovation?
Academy of Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Academy of Innovation rank among public schools in Norco?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Innovation ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Norco, 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 Norco on the city page.
Is Academy of Innovation a good school?
Academy of Innovation earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. 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 Corona-Norco Unified?
Besides Academy of Innovation, Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students), Santiago High (3,577 students), and Centennial High (2,712 students). See the Corona-Norco Unified district page for the complete list.
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