Enrollment
2,110
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Redlands, CA
Citrus Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Citrus Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063207012254
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Citrus Valley High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Redlands · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Citrus Valley High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Valley High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Redlands, CA.
School address
District: Redlands Unified · California
NCES ID 063207012254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Citrus Valley High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Citrus Valley High
Citrus Valley High is a large high school in Redlands, California, enrolling 2,110 students.
At 21.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,110 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 274 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #28, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (17%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Redlands's high schools, it stands alongside Redlands Senior High (2,189 students): Citrus Valley High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.8:1 vs 21.3:1).
Redlands Unified also operates Redlands Senior High (2,189 students) and Redlands East Valley High (1,845 students) alongside Citrus Valley 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 Valley High compares
Citrus Valley 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,110 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,110
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$15,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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 59.4%
White 17.2%
Asian 11.1%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Citrus Valley High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redlands Unified, which includes Citrus Valley High.
$15,381
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 61.8%
Federal 11.4%
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 Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redlands East Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cope Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beattie Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clement Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Citrus Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,189
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,845
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Redlands
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,110 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Citrus Valley High
How many students attend Citrus Valley High?
Citrus Valley High has 2,110 students enrolled. It is a high school in Redlands, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citrus Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Citrus Valley High is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Citrus Valley High?
48.2% of students at Citrus Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Citrus Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Citrus Valley High is Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment, in Redlands, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Citrus Valley High?
Citrus Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Valley High rank among high schools in Redlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Valley High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Redlands, 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 Redlands on the city page.
Is Citrus Valley High a good school?
Citrus Valley High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Redlands Unified?
Besides Citrus Valley High, Redlands Unified also operates Redlands Senior High (2,189 students), Redlands East Valley High (1,845 students), and Cope Middle (1,191 students). See the Redlands Unified district page for the complete list.
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