- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond, CA
De Anza High
Federal NCES profile for De Anza 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 063255005018
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
De Anza High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- small classes for California
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
De Anza High has class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, De Anza High ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Richmond, CA.
School address
District: West Contra Costa Unified · California
NCES ID 063255005018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-134 students YoY
De Anza High shrank from 1,237 students in 2022-23 to 1,103 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 66.5 → 56.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-134 students YoY 063255005018 · Richmond, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,047 enr · 15.9:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: El Cerrito High (1,460 students)
De Anza High shrank from 1,237 students in 2022-23 to 1,103 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 66.5 → 56.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
De Anza High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Cerrito Hig
El Cerrito High
1,460 students
- Richmond High
Richmond High
1,280 students
- Pinole Valley
Pinole Valley High
1,245 students
- This school
De Anza High
1,047 students
- Hercules High
Hercules High
767 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
740 students
What this shows De Anza High reports 1,047 students on the CCD universe file.
How De Anza High compares
De Anza 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,047 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,047
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in California - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.2%
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
$19,122
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
African American 17.4%
Asian 17.1%
White 6.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, De Anza High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Contra Costa Unified reports $19,122 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How De Anza High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinole Valley High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hercules High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to De Anza High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Richmond
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Richmond High
Standard public school
1,280 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
John F. Kennedy High
Standard public school
740 students 18:1 students per teacher
Leadership Public Schools: Richmond
Standard public school
546 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
John Henry High
Standard public school
333 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Academy
Alternative education program
200 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,047 students)
Frequently asked questions about De Anza High
How many students attend De Anza High?
De Anza High has 1,047 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,237 (2022-23) → 1,103 (2023-24), down 134.
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Anza High?
The student-teacher ratio at De Anza High is 15.9:1, which is 26% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 1% 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 De Anza High?
48.2% of students at De Anza High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of De Anza High?
The largest demographic group at De Anza High is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Richmond, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for De Anza High?
De Anza 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 De Anza High rank among high schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, De Anza High ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Richmond, 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 Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in West Contra Costa Unified?
Besides De Anza High, West Contra Costa Unified also operates El Cerrito High (1,460 students), Richmond High (1,280 students), and Pinole Valley High (1,245 students). See the West Contra Costa Unified district page for the complete list.