- Enrollment
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · American Canyon, CA
American Canyon High
Federal NCES profile for American Canyon High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062664012535
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American Canyon High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in American Canyon · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
American Canyon High has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American Canyon High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in American Canyon, CA.
School address
District: Napa Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062664012535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
American Canyon High held near 1,698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.2 → 69.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 062664012535 · American Canyon, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,720 enr · 24.6:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Napa High (1,642 students)
American Canyon High held near 1,698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.2 → 69.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
American Canyon High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
American Canyon High
1,720 students
- Napa High
Napa High
1,642 students
- Vintage High
Vintage High
1,622 students
- American Canyo
American Canyon Middle
1,074 students
- Redwood Middle
Redwood Middle
868 students
- Canyon Oaks El
Canyon Oaks Elementary
696 students
What this shows American Canyon High reports 1,720 students on the CCD universe file.
How American Canyon High compares
American Canyon 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,720 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,720
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$14,662
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
Counselors4.6 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
Asian 33.7%
White 11.4%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 8.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, American Canyon High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Napa Valley Unified reports $14,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How American Canyon High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napa High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vintage High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Canyon Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redwood Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon Oaks Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American Canyon High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- 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 (~1,720 students)
Frequently asked questions about American Canyon High
How many students attend American Canyon High?
American Canyon High has 1,720 students enrolled. It is a high school in American Canyon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,722 (2022-23) → 1,698 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Canyon High?
The student-teacher ratio at American Canyon High is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at American Canyon High?
36.3% of students at American Canyon High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Canyon High?
The largest demographic group at American Canyon High is Hispanic or Latino at 37.2% of enrollment, in American Canyon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Canyon High?
American Canyon High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 American Canyon High rank among public schools in American Canyon?
By Resource Investment Index, American Canyon High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in American Canyon, 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 American Canyon on the city page.
What other schools are in Napa Valley Unified?
Besides American Canyon High, Napa Valley Unified also operates Napa High (1,642 students), Vintage High (1,622 students), and American Canyon Middle (1,074 students). See the Napa Valley Unified district page for the complete list.