- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lompoc, CA
Cabrillo High
Federal NCES profile for Cabrillo 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 062241002677
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cabrillo High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Lompoc · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- small classes for California
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cabrillo High has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cabrillo High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lompoc, CA.
School address
District: Lompoc Unified · California
NCES ID 062241002677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Cabrillo High held near 1,074 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.2 → 56.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 062241002677 · Lompoc, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,060 enr · 18.6:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lompoc High (1,593 students)
Cabrillo High held near 1,074 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.2 → 56.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cabrillo High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lompoc High
Lompoc High
1,593 students
- This school
Cabrillo High
1,060 students
- Arthur Hapgood
Arthur Hapgood Elementary
768 students
- Lompoc Valley
Lompoc Valley Middle
744 students
- Miguelito Elem 634
Miguelito Elementary
634 students
- Vandenberg Mid 565
Vandenberg Middle
565 students
What this shows Cabrillo High reports 1,060 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cabrillo High compares
Cabrillo 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 | 18.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,060 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,060
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$16,048
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 51.4%
White 30.4%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 4.4%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Cabrillo High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lompoc Unified reports $16,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cabrillo High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur Hapgood Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lompoc Valley Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miguelito Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vandenberg Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cabrillo High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Lompoc
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,060 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cabrillo High
How many students attend Cabrillo High?
Cabrillo High has 1,060 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lompoc, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,066 (2022-23) → 1,074 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cabrillo High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cabrillo High is 18.6:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 Cabrillo High?
34.2% of students at Cabrillo High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cabrillo High?
The largest demographic group at Cabrillo High is Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment, in Lompoc, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cabrillo High?
Cabrillo 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 Cabrillo High rank among high schools in Lompoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Cabrillo High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lompoc, 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 Lompoc on the city page.
What other schools are in Lompoc Unified?
Besides Cabrillo High, Lompoc Unified also operates Lompoc High (1,593 students), Arthur Hapgood Elementary (768 students), and Lompoc Valley Middle (744 students). See the Lompoc Unified district page for the complete list.