- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Gabriel, CA
Del Mar High
Federal NCES profile for Del Mar High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063442507166
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Mar High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in San Gabriel · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for California
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Mar High has class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Mar High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in San Gabriel, CA.
School address
District: San Gabriel Unified · California
NCES ID 063442507166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Del Mar High grew from 41 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (+12.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.5 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 063442507166 · San Gabriel, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
36 enr · 9:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Gabrielino High (1,438 students)
Del Mar High grew from 41 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (+12.2%). Teacher FTE lost 4.5 → 4.0 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
- Gabrielino Hig
Gabrielino High
1,438 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle
1,013 students
- Mckinley Eleme
Mckinley Elementary
618 students
- Washington Ele 401
Washington Elementary
401 students
- Wilson Element 379
Wilson Elementary
379 students
- This school 36
Del Mar High
36 students
What this shows Del Mar High reports 36 students on the CCD universe file.
How Del Mar High compares
Del Mar High is a growing 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 58% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 4% in California - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
97.2%
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
$18,009
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 36 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%
Asian 27.8%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Del Mar High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for San Gabriel Unified reports $18,009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabrielino High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in San Gabriel
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 (~36 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Del Mar High
How many students attend Del Mar High?
Del Mar High has 36 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Gabriel, CA. CCD year-over-year: 41 (2022-23) → 46 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Mar High?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Mar High is 9:1, which is 58% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% lower 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 Del Mar High?
70.7% 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 66.7% of enrollment, in San Gabriel, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Mar High?
Del Mar High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Del Mar High rank among high schools in San Gabriel?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Mar High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in San Gabriel, 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 Gabriel on the city page.
What other schools are in San Gabriel Unified?
Besides Del Mar High, San Gabriel Unified also operates Gabrielino High (1,438 students), Jefferson Middle (1,013 students), and Mckinley Elementary (618 students). See the San Gabriel Unified district page for the complete list.