Enrollment
1,232
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061221001388
👥 S:T ratio 5
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How El Segundo High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at El Segundo High
El Segundo High is a lower-poverty, large high school in El Segundo, California, enrolling 1,232 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.1% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,232 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 332 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #172.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 648 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding El Segundo Unified spends $12,994 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among El Segundo's high schools, it stands alongside Da Vinci Science (552 students): El Segundo High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.7:1 vs 21.2:1).
El Segundo Unified also operates El Segundo Middle (804 students) and Center Street Elementary (797 students) alongside El Segundo 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 El Segundo High compares
El Segundo 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for El Segundo Unified, which includes El Segundo High.
$12,994
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 48.8%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
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 (~1,232 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
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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.
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 47/100 (typical 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 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.
Is El Segundo High a good school?
El Segundo High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 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.
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