Enrollment
1,969
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Camarillo, CA
Adolfo Camarillo High
Federal NCES profile for Adolfo Camarillo High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062927004516
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adolfo Camarillo High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Camarillo · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.9:1
- large classes for California
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Adolfo Camarillo High has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adolfo Camarillo High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Camarillo, CA.
School address
District: Oxnard Union High · California
NCES ID 062927004516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adolfo Camarillo High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adolfo Camarillo High
Adolfo Camarillo High is a large high school in Camarillo, California, enrolling 1,969 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,969 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 285 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #207, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (32%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Camarillo's high schools, it stands alongside Rancho Campana High (826 students): Adolfo Camarillo High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.9:1 vs 25.8:1).
Oxnard Union High also operates Pacifica High (2,675 students) and Oxnard High (2,452 students) alongside Adolfo Camarillo High.
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 Adolfo Camarillo High compares
Adolfo Camarillo High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,969 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,969
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$15,715
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 52.3%
White 31.5%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 6.6%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Adolfo Camarillo High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oxnard Union High, which includes Adolfo Camarillo High.
$15,715
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 52.6%
Federal 11.5%
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 Adolfo Camarillo High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oxnard High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Channel Islands High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Mesa High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hueneme High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adolfo Camarillo High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,675
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,452
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,951
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Camarillo
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Rancho Campana High
Standard public school
826 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Architecture Construction & Engineering Charter High (Ace)
Standard public school
266 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Frontier High
Alternative education program
260 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Mary B. Perry High
Alternative education program
38 students 3.5:1 students per teacher
Similar high 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 (~1,969 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Adolfo Camarillo High
How many students attend Adolfo Camarillo High?
Adolfo Camarillo High has 1,969 students enrolled. It is a high school in Camarillo, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adolfo Camarillo High?
The student-teacher ratio at Adolfo Camarillo High is 25.9:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adolfo Camarillo High?
24.9% of students at Adolfo Camarillo High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adolfo Camarillo High?
The largest demographic group at Adolfo Camarillo High is Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment, in Camarillo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adolfo Camarillo High?
Adolfo Camarillo High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adolfo Camarillo High rank among high schools in Camarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Adolfo Camarillo High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Camarillo, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Camarillo on the city page.
Is Adolfo Camarillo High a good school?
Adolfo Camarillo High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 Oxnard Union High?
Besides Adolfo Camarillo High, Oxnard Union High also operates Pacifica High (2,675 students), Oxnard High (2,452 students), and Channel Islands High (2,380 students). See the Oxnard Union High district page for the complete list.
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