- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Bruno, CA
Capuchino High
Federal NCES profile for Capuchino High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063498005921
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Capuchino High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in San Bruno · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- small classes for California
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Capuchino High has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Capuchino High ranks #4 of 10 public schools in San Bruno, CA.
School address
District: San Mateo Union High · California
NCES ID 063498005921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Capuchino High held near 1,108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.5 → 57.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 063498005921 · San Bruno, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,061 enr · 17.4:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Aragon High (1,658 students)
Capuchino High held near 1,108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.5 → 57.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Capuchino High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aragon High
Aragon High
1,658 students
- Hillsdale High
Hillsdale High
1,585 students
- Burlingame Hig
Burlingame High
1,583 students
- San Mateo High
San Mateo High
1,557 students
- Mills High
Mills High
1,115 students
- This school
Capuchino High
1,061 students
What this shows Capuchino High reports 1,061 students on the CCD universe file.
How Capuchino High compares
Capuchino 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,061
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$24,423
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.1%
Asian 17.3%
White 16.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.1%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Capuchino High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for San Mateo Union High reports $24,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Capuchino High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aragon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burlingame High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Mateo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mills High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Capuchino High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in San Bruno
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 (~1,061 students)
Frequently asked questions about Capuchino High
How many students attend Capuchino High?
Capuchino High has 1,061 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Bruno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,091 (2022-23) → 1,108 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capuchino High?
The student-teacher ratio at Capuchino High is 17.4:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% 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 Capuchino High?
24.8% of students at Capuchino High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Capuchino High?
The largest demographic group at Capuchino High is Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment, in San Bruno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Capuchino High?
Capuchino High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Capuchino High rank among public schools in San Bruno?
By Resource Investment Index, Capuchino High ranks #4 of 10 public schools in San Bruno, 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 Bruno on the city page.
What other schools are in San Mateo Union High?
Besides Capuchino High, San Mateo Union High also operates Aragon High (1,658 students), Hillsdale High (1,585 students), and Burlingame High (1,583 students). See the San Mateo Union High district page for the complete list.