- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Segundo, CA
El Segundo High
Federal NCES profile for El Segundo High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061221001388
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Segundo High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in El Segundo · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 11.1%
- free-lunch eligible
El Segundo High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Segundo High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in El Segundo, CA.
School address
District: El Segundo Unified · California
NCES ID 061221001388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
El Segundo High held near 1,290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.1 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 061221001388 · El Segundo, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,232 enr · 23.7:1 · 11.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: El Segundo Middle (804 students)
El Segundo High held near 1,290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.1 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
El Segundo High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
El Segundo High
1,232 students
- El Segundo Mid
El Segundo Middle
804 students
- Center Street
Center Street Elementary
797 students
- Richmond Stree
Richmond Street Elementary
597 students
- Arena High (Co 32
Arena High (Continuation)
32 students
What this shows El Segundo High reports 1,232 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Segundo High compares
El Segundo 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 80% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,232 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,232
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$13,614
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 648 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
Two or More 15.0%
Asian 7.7%
African American 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, El Segundo High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Segundo Unified reports $13,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Segundo High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Segundo Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Center Street Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Street Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arena High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Segundo High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar high schools in El Segundo
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Da Vinci Science
Standard public school
552 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Communications
Standard public school
550 students 19:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Design
Standard public school
536 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Rise High
Standard public school
167 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Arena High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
32 students 32:1 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 (~1,232 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Segundo High
How many students attend El Segundo High?
El Segundo High has 1,232 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Segundo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,312 (2022-23) → 1,290 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Segundo High?
The student-teacher ratio at El Segundo High is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Segundo High?
11.1% of students at El Segundo High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Segundo High?
The largest demographic group at El Segundo High is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in El Segundo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Segundo High?
El Segundo High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Segundo High rank among high schools in El Segundo?
By Resource Investment Index, El Segundo High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in El Segundo, 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 El Segundo on the city page.
What other schools are in El Segundo Unified?
Besides El Segundo High, El Segundo Unified also operates El Segundo Middle (804 students), Center Street Elementary (797 students), and Richmond Street Elementary (597 students). See the El Segundo Unified district page for the complete list.