- Enrollment
- 2,405
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hesperia, CA
Canyon Ridge High
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Ridge High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060001412100
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon Ridge High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Hesperia · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- small classes for California
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon Ridge High has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Ridge High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Hesperia, CA.
School address
District: Hesperia Unified · California
NCES ID 060001412100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Canyon Ridge High shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.2 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 060001412100 · Hesperia, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 16.8:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Hesperia High (2,405 students)
Canyon Ridge High shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 13.2 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Canyon Ridge High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hesperia High
Hesperia High
2,405 students
- Oak Hills High
Oak Hills High
2,370 students
- Sultana High
Sultana High
2,098 students
- Hesperia Junio
Hesperia Junior High
1,228 students
- Ranchero Middl
Ranchero Middle
1,140 students
- This school 218
Canyon Ridge High
218 students
What this shows Canyon Ridge High reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canyon Ridge High compares
Canyon Ridge High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,560
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 109 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.9%
White 9.2%
African American 4.1%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Canyon Ridge High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Hesperia Unified reports $15,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canyon Ridge High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sultana High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hesperia Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ranchero Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon Ridge High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar high schools in Hesperia
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Alta Vista Innovation High
Standard public school
2,812 students 37:1 students per teacher
Hesperia High
Standard public school
2,405 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Sultana High
Standard public school
2,098 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Mojave High
Alternative education program
277 students 16.3:1 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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canyon Ridge High
How many students attend Canyon Ridge High?
Canyon Ridge High has 218 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hesperia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Ridge High?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Ridge High is 16.8:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 7% 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 Canyon Ridge High?
77.4% of students at Canyon Ridge High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Ridge High?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Ridge High is Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment, in Hesperia, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Ridge High?
Canyon Ridge High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canyon Ridge High rank among high schools in Hesperia?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Ridge High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Hesperia, 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 Hesperia on the city page.
What other schools are in Hesperia Unified?
Besides Canyon Ridge High, Hesperia Unified also operates Hesperia High (2,405 students), Oak Hills High (2,370 students), and Sultana High (2,098 students). See the Hesperia Unified district page for the complete list.