- Enrollment
- 2,692
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Bernardino, CA
Cajon High
Federal NCES profile for Cajon High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063417005351
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cajon High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #8 of 8
- high schools in San Bernardino · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cajon High has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cajon High ranks #8 of 8 high schools in San Bernardino, CA.
School address
District: San Bernardino City Unified · California
NCES ID 063417005351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
Cajon High held near 2,662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-88 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 111.9 → 112.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-88 students YoY 063417005351 · San Bernardino, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,748 enr · 24.8:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Arroyo Valley High (2,692 students)
Cajon High held near 2,662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-88 headcount). Teacher FTE held 111.9 → 112.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cajon High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cajon High
2,748 students
- Arroyo Valley
Arroyo Valley High
2,692 students
- Indian Springs
Indian Springs High
1,810 students
- San Bernardino
San Bernardino High
1,440 students
- San Gorgonio H
San Gorgonio High
1,431 students
- Pacific High
Pacific High
1,246 students
What this shows Cajon High reports 2,748 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cajon High compares
Cajon 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,748 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,748
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$21,009
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 198 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.3%
African American 10.4%
White 7.6%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Cajon High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Bernardino City Unified reports $21,009 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cajon High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Valley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Springs High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Bernardino High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Gorgonio High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacific High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cajon High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in San Bernardino
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Arroyo Valley High
Standard public school
2,692 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Indian Springs High
Standard public school
1,810 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
San Bernardino High
Standard public school
1,440 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
San Gorgonio High
Standard public school
1,431 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Pacific High
Standard public school
1,246 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Sierra High
Alternative education program
384 students 16:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,748 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cajon High
How many students attend Cajon High?
Cajon High has 2,748 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Bernardino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,750 (2022-23) → 2,662 (2023-24), nearly flat (-88).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cajon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cajon High is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cajon High?
63.8% of students at Cajon High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cajon High?
The largest demographic group at Cajon High is Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment, in San Bernardino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cajon High?
Cajon High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Cajon High rank among high schools in San Bernardino?
By Resource Investment Index, Cajon High ranks #8 of 8 high schools in San Bernardino, 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 San Bernardino on the city page.
What other schools are in San Bernardino City Unified?
Besides Cajon High, San Bernardino City Unified also operates Arroyo Valley High (2,692 students), Indian Springs High (1,810 students), and San Bernardino High (1,440 students). See the San Bernardino City Unified district page for the complete list.