Enrollment
1,720
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062664012535
👥 S:T ratio 2
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How American Canyon High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at American Canyon High
American Canyon High is a large high school in American Canyon, California, enrolling 1,720 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,720 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 341 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #123.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and Asian (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Napa Valley Unified spends $13,207 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Napa Valley Unified also operates Napa High (1,642 students) and Vintage High (1,622 students) alongside American Canyon 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 American Canyon High compares
American Canyon 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,207
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Napa Valley Unified, which includes American Canyon High.
$13,207
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.7%
State 34.5%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~1,720 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
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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.
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 39/100 (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 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.
Is American Canyon High a good school?
American Canyon High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 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.
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