- Enrollment
- 2,396
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Perris, CA
Citrus Hill High
Federal NCES profile for Citrus Hill High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 069113511047
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Citrus Hill High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Perris · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- small classes for California
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Citrus Hill High has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Hill High ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Perris, CA.
School address
District: Val Verde Unified · California
NCES ID 069113511047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Citrus Hill High held near 1,677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 87.9 → 88.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-54 students YoY 069113511047 · Perris, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,630 enr · 18.7:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange Vista High (2,396 students)
Citrus Hill High held near 1,677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount). Teacher FTE added 87.9 → 88.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Citrus Hill High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange Vista H
Orange Vista High
2,396 students
- Rancho Verde H
Rancho Verde High
2,101 students
- This school
Citrus Hill High
1,630 students
- Lakeside Middl
Lakeside Middle
1,076 students
- Tomas Rivera M
Tomas Rivera Middle
1,014 students
- Triple Crown E
Triple Crown Elementary
971 students
What this shows Citrus Hill High reports 1,630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Citrus Hill High compares
Citrus Hill 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 | 18.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,630 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,630
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$18,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.5%
White 3.4%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Citrus Hill High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Val Verde Unified reports $18,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Citrus Hill High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Verde High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomas Rivera Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Triple Crown Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Citrus Hill High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar high schools in Perris
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Orange Vista High
Standard public school
2,396 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Perris High
Standard public school
2,096 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Val Verde High
Alternative education program
275 students 11:1 students per teacher
Perris Lake High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
228 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Pathways for Adult Life Skills
Special-education school
130 students 18.6:1 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 (~1,630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Citrus Hill High
How many students attend Citrus Hill High?
Citrus Hill High has 1,630 students enrolled. It is a high school in Perris, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,731 (2022-23) → 1,677 (2023-24), nearly flat (-54).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citrus Hill High?
The student-teacher ratio at Citrus Hill High is 18.7:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 19% 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 Citrus Hill High?
76.8% of students at Citrus Hill High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Citrus Hill High?
The largest demographic group at Citrus Hill High is Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment, in Perris, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Citrus Hill High?
Citrus Hill High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Citrus Hill High rank among high schools in Perris?
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Hill High ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Perris, 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 Perris on the city page.
What other schools are in Val Verde Unified?
Besides Citrus Hill High, Val Verde Unified also operates Orange Vista High (2,396 students), Rancho Verde High (2,101 students), and Lakeside Middle (1,076 students). See the Val Verde Unified district page for the complete list.