- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Adelanto, CA
Adelanto High
Federal NCES profile for Adelanto High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063697212990
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adelanto High earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Adelanto · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.4:1
- large classes for California
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Adelanto High has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adelanto High ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Adelanto, CA.
School address
District: Victor Valley Union High · California
NCES ID 063697212990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Adelanto High held near 2,229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.2 → 93.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 063697212990 · Adelanto, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,247 enr · 27.4:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Victor Valley High (2,255 students)
Adelanto High held near 2,229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.2 → 93.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Adelanto High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Victor Valley
Victor Valley High
2,255 students
- This school
Adelanto High
2,247 students
- Silverado High
Silverado High
2,165 students
- University Pre
University Preparatory
1,136 students
- Cobalt Institu
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy
1,058 students
- Lakeview Leade 901
Lakeview Leadership Academy
901 students
What this shows Adelanto High reports 2,247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adelanto High compares
Adelanto High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,247 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.4:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,247
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,531
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
175
in-school suspensions + 231 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.2%
African American 18.8%
Two or More 5.4%
White 2.8%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Adelanto High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Victor Valley Union High reports $18,531 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adelanto High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silverado High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University Preparatory | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Leadership Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adelanto High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,165
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high 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 (~2,247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adelanto High
How many students attend Adelanto High?
Adelanto High has 2,247 students enrolled. It is a high school in Adelanto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,223 (2022-23) → 2,229 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adelanto High?
The student-teacher ratio at Adelanto High is 27.4:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adelanto High?
66.3% of students at Adelanto High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adelanto High?
The largest demographic group at Adelanto High is Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment, in Adelanto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adelanto High?
Adelanto High has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adelanto High rank among public schools in Adelanto?
By Resource Investment Index, Adelanto High ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Adelanto, 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 Adelanto on the city page.
What other schools are in Victor Valley Union High?
Besides Adelanto High, Victor Valley Union High also operates Victor Valley High (2,255 students), Silverado High (2,165 students), and University Preparatory (1,136 students). See the Victor Valley Union High district page for the complete list.