- Enrollment
- 2,440
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chula Vista, CA
Eastlake High
Federal NCES profile for Eastlake High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063864001223
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastlake High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #1 of 9
- high schools in Chula Vista · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastlake High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastlake High ranks #1 of 9 high schools in Chula Vista, CA.
School address
District: Sweetwater Union High · California
NCES ID 063864001223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Eastlake High held near 2,710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-73 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 110.8 → 109.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-73 students YoY 063864001223 · Chula Vista, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,557 enr · 23.2:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Otay Ranch Senior High (2,440 students)
Eastlake High held near 2,710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-73 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 110.8 → 109.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Eastlake High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Eastlake High
2,557 students
- Otay Ranch Sen
Otay Ranch Senior High
2,440 students
- Sweetwater Hig
Sweetwater High
2,290 students
- Olympian High
Olympian High
2,289 students
- Bonita Vista S
Bonita Vista Senior High
1,960 students
- San Ysidro Hig
San Ysidro High
1,941 students
What this shows Eastlake High reports 2,557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastlake High compares
Eastlake 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,557 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,557
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,327
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
Counselors16.6 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.4%
White 19.0%
Asian 17.9%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Eastlake High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
District finance for Sweetwater Union High reports $15,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastlake High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otay Ranch Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sweetwater High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olympian High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonita Vista Senior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Ysidro High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastlake High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,941
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Chula Vista
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Otay Ranch Senior High
Standard public school
2,440 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Olympian High
Standard public school
2,289 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Bonita Vista Senior High
Standard public school
1,960 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Chula Vista Senior High
Standard public school
1,864 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Hilltop Senior High
Standard public school
1,771 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Castle Park Senior High
Standard public school
1,363 students 21:1 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 (~2,557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastlake High
How many students attend Eastlake High?
Eastlake High has 2,557 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chula Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,783 (2022-23) → 2,710 (2023-24), nearly flat (-73).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastlake High?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastlake High is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastlake High?
19.5% of students at Eastlake High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastlake High?
The largest demographic group at Eastlake High is Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment, in Chula Vista, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastlake High?
Eastlake High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Eastlake High rank among high schools in Chula Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastlake High ranks #1 of 9 high schools in Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Sweetwater Union High?
Besides Eastlake High, Sweetwater Union High also operates Otay Ranch Senior High (2,440 students), Sweetwater High (2,290 students), and Olympian High (2,289 students). See the Sweetwater Union High district page for the complete list.