Enrollment
2,557
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063864001223
👥 S:T ratio 7
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 55/100 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
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
110.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastlake High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastlake High
Eastlake High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Chula Vista, California, enrolling 2,557 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.5% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,557 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 219 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 37 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 154 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Chula Vista's high schools, it stands alongside Otay Ranch Senior High (2,440 students): Eastlake High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.2:1 vs 24.2:1).
Sweetwater Union High also operates Otay Ranch Senior High (2,440 students) and Sweetwater High (2,290 students) alongside Eastlake High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eastlake High compares
Eastlake High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sweetwater Union High, which includes Eastlake High.
$13,859
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 58.4%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,440
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Eastlake High a good school?
Eastlake High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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