- Enrollment
- 3,039
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Ramon, CA
California High
Federal NCES profile for California High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063513005943
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #7 of 19
- public schools in San Ramon · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 7.7%
- free-lunch eligible
California High has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California High ranks #7 of 19 public schools in San Ramon, CA.
School address
District: San Ramon Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063513005943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
California High held near 2,869 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 112.3 → 111.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 063513005943 · San Ramon, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,894 enr · 25.8:1 · 7.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students)
California High held near 2,869 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 112.3 → 111.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
California High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dougherty Vall
Dougherty Valley High
3,039 students
- This school
California High
2,894 students
- Monte Vista Hi
Monte Vista High
2,042 students
- San Ramon Vall
San Ramon Valley High
2,036 students
- Windemere Ranc 1,011
Windemere Ranch Middle
1,011 students
- Pine Valley Mi 973
Pine Valley Middle
973 students
What this shows California High reports 2,894 students on the CCD universe file.
How California High compares
California 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 86% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,894 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,894
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
$15,351
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
Counselors8.2 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 47.3%
White 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, California High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Ramon Valley Unified reports $15,351 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How California High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dougherty Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Ramon Valley High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windemere Ranch Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to California High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in San Ramon
1 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 (~2,894 students)
Frequently asked questions about California High
How many students attend California High?
California High has 2,894 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Ramon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,879 (2022-23) → 2,869 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at California High?
The student-teacher ratio at California High is 25.8:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at California High?
7.7% of students at California High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California High?
The largest demographic group at California High is Asian at 47.3% of enrollment, in San Ramon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California High?
California High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 California High rank among public schools in San Ramon?
By Resource Investment Index, California High ranks #7 of 19 public schools in San Ramon, 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 San Ramon on the city page.
What other schools are in San Ramon Valley Unified?
Besides California High, San Ramon Valley Unified also operates Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students), Monte Vista High (2,042 students), and San Ramon Valley High (2,036 students). See the San Ramon Valley Unified district page for the complete list.