Enrollment
342
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060142613751
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bonsall · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bonsall High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bonsall High
Bonsall High is a mid-sized high school in Bonsall, California, enrolling 342 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 342 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 919 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #42, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (23%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Bonsall Unified also operates Bonsall Elementary (949 students) and Norman L. Sullivan Middle (529 students) alongside Bonsall 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 Bonsall High compares
Bonsall 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,818
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bonsall Unified, which includes Bonsall High.
$13,818
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 37.3%
Federal 13.8%
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 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
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
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 (~342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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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.
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 40/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Bonsall on the city page.
Is Bonsall High a good school?
Bonsall High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. 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 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.
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