- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chula Vista, CA
Chula Vista Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Chula Vista Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063864006479
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chula Vista Senior High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #7 of 9
- high schools in Chula Vista · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chula Vista Senior High has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chula Vista Senior High ranks #7 of 9 high schools in Chula Vista, CA.
School address
District: Sweetwater Union High · California
NCES ID 063864006479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Chula Vista Senior High held near 1,980 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-73 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 105.3 → 92.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-73 students YoY 063864006479 · Chula Vista, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,864 enr · 17.8:1 · 66.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High (2,557 students)
Chula Vista Senior High held near 1,980 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-73 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 105.3 → 92.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Chula Vista Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake High
Eastlake High
2,557 students
- Otay Ranch Sen
Otay Ranch Senior High
2,440 students
- Sweetwater Hig
Sweetwater High
2,290 students
- Olympian High
Olympian High
2,289 students
- Bonita Vista S
Bonita Vista Senior High
1,960 students
- This school
Chula Vista Senior High
1,864 students
What this shows Chula Vista Senior High reports 1,864 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chula Vista Senior High compares
Chula Vista Senior 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,864 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,864
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.2%
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
$15,327
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
Counselors16.0 FTE
Per 117 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.8%
White 7.6%
Asian 2.6%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Chula Vista Senior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 35
District finance for Sweetwater Union High reports $15,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chula Vista Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otay Ranch Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sweetwater High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympian High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonita Vista Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chula Vista Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,440
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Chula Vista
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Eastlake High
Standard public school
2,557 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Otay Ranch Senior High
Standard public school
2,440 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Olympian High
Standard public school
2,289 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Bonita Vista Senior High
Standard public school
1,960 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Hilltop Senior High
Standard public school
1,771 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Castle Park Senior High
Standard public school
1,363 students 21:1 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 (~1,864 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chula Vista Senior High
How many students attend Chula Vista Senior High?
Chula Vista Senior High has 1,864 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chula Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,053 (2022-23) → 1,980 (2023-24), nearly flat (-73).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chula Vista Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chula Vista Senior High is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% 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 Chula Vista Senior High?
66.6% of students at Chula Vista Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chula Vista Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Chula Vista Senior High is Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment, in Chula Vista, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chula Vista Senior High?
Chula Vista Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Chula Vista Senior High rank among high schools in Chula Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Chula Vista Senior High ranks #7 of 9 high schools in Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Sweetwater Union High?
Besides Chula Vista Senior High, Sweetwater Union High also operates Eastlake High (2,557 students), Otay Ranch Senior High (2,440 students), and Sweetwater High (2,290 students). See the Sweetwater Union High district page for the complete list.