- Enrollment
- 4,353
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-156 students YoY
Academy of Innovation shrank from 744 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (-21.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-156 students YoY 060985014184 · Norco, CA Other · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 12.9:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students)
Academy of Innovation shrank from 744 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (-21.0%). Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Academy of Innovation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
4,353 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
3,577 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High
2,712 students
- Corona High
Corona High
2,307 students
- Norco High
Norco High
2,032 students
- This school 556
Academy of Innovation
556 students
What this shows Academy of Innovation reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of Innovation compares
Academy of Innovation is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,219
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Corona-Norco Unified reports $15,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~556 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 744 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), down 156.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.