- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bonsall, CA
Bonsall High
Federal NCES profile for Bonsall High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060142613751
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonsall High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bonsall · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonsall High has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonsall High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bonsall, CA.
School address
District: Bonsall Unified · California
NCES ID 060142613751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Bonsall High held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 060142613751 · Bonsall, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 19:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonsall Elementary (949 students)
Bonsall High held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bonsall High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonsall Elemen
Bonsall Elementary
949 students
- Norman L. Sull
Norman L. Sullivan Middle
529 students
- Bonsall West E
Bonsall West Elementary
383 students
- This school 342
Bonsall High
342 students
- Vivian Banks C 71
Vivian Banks Charter
71 students
What this shows Bonsall High reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bonsall High compares
Bonsall 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,161
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.5%
White 23.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.6%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Bonsall High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bonsall Unified reports $16,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bonsall High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonsall Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norman L. Sullivan Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonsall West Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vivian Banks Charter | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonsall High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bonsall High
How many students attend Bonsall High?
Bonsall High has 342 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bonsall, CA. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonsall High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonsall High is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% higher 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 Bonsall High?
37.5% of students at Bonsall High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonsall High?
The largest demographic group at Bonsall High is Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment, in Bonsall, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonsall High?
Bonsall High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Bonsall High rank among public schools in Bonsall?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonsall High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bonsall, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bonsall Unified?
Besides Bonsall High, Bonsall Unified also operates Bonsall Elementary (949 students), Norman L. Sullivan Middle (529 students), and Bonsall West Elementary (383 students). See the Bonsall Unified district page for the complete list.