- Enrollment
- 2,490
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Visalia, CA
El Diamante High
Federal NCES profile for El Diamante High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064116010703
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Diamante High earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Visalia · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
El Diamante High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Diamante High ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Visalia, CA.
School address
District: Visalia Unified · California
NCES ID 064116010703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
El Diamante High held near 1,942 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.5 → 90.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 064116010703 · Visalia, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,890 enr · 21.2:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Redwood High (2,490 students)
El Diamante High held near 1,942 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.5 → 90.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
El Diamante High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redwood High
Redwood High
2,490 students
- Golden West Hi
Golden West High
2,059 students
- This school
El Diamante High
1,890 students
- Mt. Whitney Hi
Mt. Whitney High
1,637 students
- Ridgeview Midd 975
Ridgeview Middle
975 students
- Valley Oak Mid 952
Valley Oak Middle
952 students
What this shows El Diamante High reports 1,890 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Diamante High compares
El Diamante 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,890 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,890
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$16,966
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 1890 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.2%
White 17.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 4.4%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, El Diamante High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Visalia Unified reports $16,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Diamante High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden West High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Whitney High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Oak Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Diamante High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,059
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar high schools in Visalia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Redwood High
Standard public school
2,490 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Golden West High
Standard public school
2,059 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Mt. Whitney High
Standard public school
1,637 students 21:1 students per teacher
Sequoia High
Alternative education program
280 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory High
Standard public school
253 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Visalia Technical Early College
Standard public school
216 students 15.4:1 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 (~1,890 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about El Diamante High
How many students attend El Diamante High?
El Diamante High has 1,890 students enrolled. It is a high school in Visalia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,987 (2022-23) → 1,942 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Diamante High?
The student-teacher ratio at El Diamante High is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 Diamante High?
51.4% of students at El Diamante High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Diamante High?
The largest demographic group at El Diamante High is Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment, in Visalia, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Diamante High?
El Diamante High has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 El Diamante High rank among high schools in Visalia?
By Resource Investment Index, El Diamante High ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Visalia, 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 Visalia on the city page.
What other schools are in Visalia Unified?
Besides El Diamante High, Visalia Unified also operates Redwood High (2,490 students), Golden West High (2,059 students), and Mt. Whitney High (1,637 students). See the Visalia Unified district page for the complete list.