- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Jose, CA
Del Mar High
Federal NCES profile for Del Mar High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060723000665
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Mar High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #32 of 42
- high schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Mar High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Mar High ranks #32 of 42 high schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Campbell Union High · California
NCES ID 060723000665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Del Mar High held near 1,310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.2 → 64.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 060723000665 · San Jose, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,350 enr · 21.8:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Leigh High (1,884 students)
Del Mar High held near 1,310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.2 → 64.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Del Mar High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leigh High
Leigh High
1,884 students
- Branham High
Branham High
1,820 students
- Westmont High
Westmont High
1,682 students
- Prospect High
Prospect High
1,460 students
- This school
Del Mar High
1,350 students
- Boynton High 163
Boynton High
163 students
What this shows Del Mar High reports 1,350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Del Mar High compares
Del Mar 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▼ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,350 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,350
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$17,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.3%
White 12.6%
Asian 9.0%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Del Mar High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Campbell Union High reports $17,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Del Mar High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Branham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westmont High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prospect High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boynton High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del Mar High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in San Jose
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Evergreen Valley High
Standard public school
2,703 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Independence High
Standard public school
2,289 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Silver Creek High
Standard public school
2,139 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Santa Teresa High
Standard public school
2,134 students 22:1 students per teacher
Piedmont Hills High
Standard public school
1,918 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Leigh High
Standard public school
1,884 students 25.8:1 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 (~1,350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Del Mar High
How many students attend Del Mar High?
Del Mar High has 1,350 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,293 (2022-23) → 1,310 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Mar High?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Mar High is 21.8:1, which is 1% 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 Del Mar High?
50.3% of students at Del Mar High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Del Mar High?
The largest demographic group at Del Mar High is Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Mar High?
Del Mar High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Del Mar High rank among high schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Mar High ranks #32 of 42 high schools in San Jose, 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 San Jose on the city page.
What other schools are in Campbell Union High?
Besides Del Mar High, Campbell Union High also operates Leigh High (1,884 students), Branham High (1,820 students), and Westmont High (1,682 students). See the Campbell Union High district page for the complete list.