- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · La Crescenta, CA
Crescenta Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Crescenta Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061524001923
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crescenta Valley High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in La Crescenta · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.2:1
- large classes for California
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Crescenta Valley High has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crescenta Valley High ranks #10 of 10 public schools in La Crescenta, CA.
School address
District: Glendale Unified · California
NCES ID 061524001923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Crescenta Valley High held near 2,532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 104.6 → 112.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+44 students YoY 061524001923 · La Crescenta, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,624 enr · 25.2:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Glendale High (2,066 students)
Crescenta Valley High held near 2,532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount). Teacher FTE added 104.6 → 112.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Crescenta Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Crescenta Valley High
2,624 students
- Glendale High
Glendale High
2,066 students
- Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover High
1,590 students
- Eleanor J. Tol
Eleanor J. Toll Middle
1,412 students
- Rosemont Middl
Rosemont Middle
1,221 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle
1,182 students
What this shows Crescenta Valley High reports 2,624 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crescenta Valley High compares
Crescenta Valley 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 | 25.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,624 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,624
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,709
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
Asian 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Crescenta Valley High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glendale Unified reports $16,709 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crescenta Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eleanor J. Toll Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crescenta Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in La Crescenta
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 (~2,624 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crescenta Valley High
How many students attend Crescenta Valley High?
Crescenta Valley High has 2,624 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Crescenta, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,488 (2022-23) → 2,532 (2023-24), nearly flat (+44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crescenta Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Crescenta Valley High is 25.2:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crescenta Valley High?
19.5% of students at Crescenta Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crescenta Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Crescenta Valley High is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in La Crescenta, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crescenta Valley High?
Crescenta Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Crescenta Valley High rank among public schools in La Crescenta?
By Resource Investment Index, Crescenta Valley High ranks #10 of 10 public schools in La Crescenta, 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 La Crescenta on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendale Unified?
Besides Crescenta Valley High, Glendale Unified also operates Glendale High (2,066 students), Herbert Hoover High (1,590 students), and Eleanor J. Toll Middle (1,412 students). See the Glendale Unified district page for the complete list.