- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South San Francisco, CA
El Camino High
Federal NCES profile for El Camino High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063753006342
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Camino High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in South San Francisco · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- small classes for California
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
El Camino High has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Camino High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in South San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: South San Francisco Unified · California
NCES ID 063753006342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
El Camino High shrank from 1,173 students in 2022-23 to 1,088 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 62.3 → 60.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-85 students YoY 063753006342 · South San Francisco, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,053 enr · 17:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: South San Francisco High (1,239 students)
El Camino High shrank from 1,173 students in 2022-23 to 1,088 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 62.3 → 60.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
El Camino High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South San Fran
South San Francisco High
1,239 students
- This school
El Camino High
1,053 students
- Alta Loma Midd
Alta Loma Middle
652 students
- Buri Buri Elem
Buri Buri Elementary
584 students
- Parkway Height
Parkway Heights Middle
573 students
- Monte Verde El
Monte Verde Elementary
517 students
What this shows El Camino High reports 1,053 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Camino High compares
El Camino 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,053
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$18,792
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
White 6.2%
Two or More 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, El Camino High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for South San Francisco Unified reports $18,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Camino High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South San Francisco High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta Loma Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buri Buri Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway Heights Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monte Verde Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Camino High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in South San Francisco
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 (~1,053 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about El Camino High
How many students attend El Camino High?
El Camino High has 1,053 students enrolled. It is a high school in South San Francisco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,173 (2022-23) → 1,088 (2023-24), down 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Camino High?
The student-teacher ratio at El Camino High is 17:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 El Camino High?
23.2% of students at El Camino High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Camino High?
The largest demographic group at El Camino High is Asian at 47.7% of enrollment, in South San Francisco, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Camino High?
El Camino High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 El Camino High rank among high schools in South San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, El Camino High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco on the city page.
What other schools are in South San Francisco Unified?
Besides El Camino High, South San Francisco Unified also operates South San Francisco High (1,239 students), Alta Loma Middle (652 students), and Buri Buri Elementary (584 students). See the South San Francisco Unified district page for the complete list.