- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Culver City, CA
Culver City High
Federal NCES profile for Culver City High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061026001116
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Culver City High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Culver City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Culver City High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Culver City High ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Culver City, CA.
School address
District: Culver City Unified · California
NCES ID 061026001116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Culver City High held near 2,085 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-70 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 96.9 → 94.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-70 students YoY 061026001116 · Culver City, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,012 enr · 21:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Culver City Middle (1,523 students)
Culver City High held near 2,085 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-70 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 96.9 → 94.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Culver City High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Culver City High
2,012 students
- Culver City Mi
Culver City Middle
1,523 students
- El Marino Elem 795
El Marino Elementary
795 students
- Linwood E. How 567
Linwood E. Howe Elementary
567 students
- El Rincon Elem 565
El Rincon Elementary
565 students
- Farragut Eleme 548
Farragut Elementary
548 students
What this shows Culver City High reports 2,012 students on the CCD universe file.
How Culver City High compares
Culver City 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,012 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,012
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$16,956
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.4%
White 23.5%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 10.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Culver City High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Culver City Unified reports $16,956 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Culver City High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culver City Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Marino Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linwood E. Howe Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Rincon Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farragut Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Culver City High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~2,012 students)
Frequently asked questions about Culver City High
How many students attend Culver City High?
Culver City High has 2,012 students enrolled. It is a high school in Culver City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,155 (2022-23) → 2,085 (2023-24), nearly flat (-70).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Culver City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Culver City High is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Culver City High?
33.7% of students at Culver City High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Culver City High?
The largest demographic group at Culver City High is Hispanic or Latino at 40.4% of enrollment, in Culver City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Culver City High?
Culver City High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Culver City High rank among public schools in Culver City?
By Resource Investment Index, Culver City High ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Culver City, 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 Culver City on the city page.
What other schools are in Culver City Unified?
Besides Culver City High, Culver City Unified also operates Culver City Middle (1,523 students), El Marino Elementary (795 students), and Linwood E. Howe Elementary (567 students). See the Culver City Unified district page for the complete list.