Enrollment
1,630
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 069113511047
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Citrus Hill High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Citrus Hill High
Citrus Hill High is a high-poverty, large high school in Perris, California, enrolling 1,630 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,630 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 315 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #154.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Perris's high schools, it stands alongside Orange Vista High (2,396 students): Citrus Hill High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.7:1 vs 21.4:1).
Val Verde Unified also operates Orange Vista High (2,396 students) and Rancho Verde High (2,101 students) alongside Citrus Hill High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Citrus Hill High compares
Citrus Hill High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,880
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Val Verde Unified, which includes Citrus Hill High.
$15,880
Per student
-4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.4%
State 67.8%
Federal 17.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,396
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,630 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Citrus Hill High a good school?
Citrus Hill High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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