- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sacramento, CA
Encina Preparatory High
Federal NCES profile for Encina Preparatory High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063462005778
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Encina Preparatory High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #30 of 31
- high schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Encina Preparatory High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Encina Preparatory High ranks #30 of 31 high schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Encina Preparatory High shrank from 663 students in 2022-23 to 628 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 063462005778 · Sacramento, CA High · MID · TRAD
766 enr · 21.9:1 · 81.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
Encina Preparatory High shrank from 663 students in 2022-23 to 628 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Encina Preparatory High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school 766
Encina Preparatory High
766 students
What this shows Encina Preparatory High reports 766 students on the CCD universe file.
How Encina Preparatory High compares
Encina Preparatory 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 766 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
766
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.7%
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
$16,227
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.1 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 183 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 33.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
White 18.9%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 33.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.9, Encina Preparatory High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Encina Preparatory High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Encina Preparatory High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Sacramento
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
C. K. Mcclatchy High
Standard public school
2,569 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Sheldon High
Standard public school
2,368 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Inderkum High
Standard public school
2,194 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Grant Union High
Standard public school
1,987 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Rio Americano High
Standard public school
1,891 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Hiram W. Johnson High
Standard public school
1,682 students 20.8:1 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 (~766 students)
Frequently asked questions about Encina Preparatory High
How many students attend Encina Preparatory High?
Encina Preparatory High has 766 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Encina Preparatory High?
The student-teacher ratio at Encina Preparatory High is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Encina Preparatory High?
81.7% of students at Encina Preparatory High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Encina Preparatory High?
The largest demographic group at Encina Preparatory High is Asian at 33.6% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Encina Preparatory High?
Encina Preparatory High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Encina Preparatory High rank among high schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Encina Preparatory High ranks #30 of 31 high schools in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides Encina Preparatory High, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.