- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Davis, CA
Davis Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Davis Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061062001176
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davis Senior High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #7 of 16
- public schools in Davis · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Davis Senior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davis Senior High ranks #7 of 16 public schools in Davis, CA.
School address
District: Davis Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061062001176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Davis Senior High held near 1,789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.8 → 81.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 061062001176 · Davis, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,755 enr · 21.9:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High (588 students)
Davis Senior High held near 1,789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.8 → 81.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Davis Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Davis Senior High
1,755 students
- Oliver Wendell 588
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High
588 students
- Pioneer Elemen 572
Pioneer Elementary
572 students
- Birch Lane Ele 571
Birch Lane Elementary
571 students
- Da Vinci Chart 562
Da Vinci Charter Academy
562 students
- North Davis El 552
North Davis Elementary
552 students
What this shows Davis Senior High reports 1,755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davis Senior High compares
Davis Senior 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,755 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,755
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$16,704
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 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Asian 21.1%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Davis Senior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davis Joint Unified reports $16,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Davis Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birch Lane Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Da Vinci Charter Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Davis Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davis Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Davis
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 (~1,755 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davis Senior High
How many students attend Davis Senior High?
Davis Senior High has 1,755 students enrolled. It is a high school in Davis, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,801 (2022-23) → 1,789 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis Senior High is 21.9:1, which is 2% 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 Davis Senior High?
16.8% of students at Davis Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davis Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Davis Senior High is White at 42.3% of enrollment, in Davis, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davis Senior High?
Davis Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Davis Senior High rank among public schools in Davis?
By Resource Investment Index, Davis Senior High ranks #7 of 16 public schools in Davis, 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 Davis on the city page.
What other schools are in Davis Joint Unified?
Besides Davis Senior High, Davis Joint Unified also operates Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High (588 students), Pioneer Elementary (572 students), and Birch Lane Elementary (571 students). See the Davis Joint Unified district page for the complete list.