- Enrollment
- 2,224
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cupertino, CA
Cupertino High
Federal NCES profile for Cupertino High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061443001695
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cupertino High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Cupertino · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 8.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cupertino High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cupertino High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Cupertino, CA.
School address
District: Fremont Union High · California
NCES ID 061443001695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-186 students YoY
Cupertino High shrank from 1,997 students in 2022-23 to 1,811 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 86.0 → 80.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-186 students YoY 061443001695 · Cupertino, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,800 enr · 20.9:1 · 8.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Homestead High (2,224 students)
Cupertino High shrank from 1,997 students in 2022-23 to 1,811 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 86.0 → 80.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cupertino High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Homestead High
Homestead High
2,224 students
- Fremont High
Fremont High
2,060 students
- This school
Cupertino High
1,800 students
- Lynbrook High
Lynbrook High
1,702 students
- Monta Vista Hi
Monta Vista High
1,630 students
- Community Day 6
Community Day
6 students
What this shows Cupertino High reports 1,800 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cupertino High compares
Cupertino High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.6% | ▼ 85% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,800 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,800
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,989
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
White 9.3%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Cupertino High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Fremont Union High reports $21,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cupertino High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynbrook High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monta Vista High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Community Day | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cupertino High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,060
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar high schools in Cupertino
2 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 (~1,800 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cupertino High
How many students attend Cupertino High?
Cupertino High has 1,800 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cupertino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,997 (2022-23) → 1,811 (2023-24), down 186.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cupertino High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cupertino High is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 Cupertino High?
8.6% of students at Cupertino High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cupertino High?
The largest demographic group at Cupertino High is Asian at 71.5% of enrollment, in Cupertino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cupertino High?
Cupertino High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Cupertino High rank among high schools in Cupertino?
By Resource Investment Index, Cupertino High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Cupertino, 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 Cupertino on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont Union High?
Besides Cupertino High, Fremont Union High also operates Homestead High (2,224 students), Fremont High (2,060 students), and Lynbrook High (1,702 students). See the Fremont Union High district page for the complete list.