Enrollment
1,679
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sacramento, CA
Florin High
Federal NCES profile for Florin High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061233009534
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florin High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #26 of 31
- high schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- small classes for California
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Florin High has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florin High ranks #26 of 31 high schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233009534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
93.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Florin High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Florin High
Florin High is a higher-need, large high school in Sacramento, California, enrolling 1,679 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.0% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,679 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 361 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #220.
Its student body is led by Asian (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%), 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 420 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Sacramento's high schools, it stands alongside C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students): Florin High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.1:1 vs 28.9:1).
Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students) and Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students) alongside Florin 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 Florin High compares
Florin 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,679 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,679
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.7%
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
$14,134
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Asian 38.3%
Hispanic or Latino 38.2%
African American 10.4%
White 4.9%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Florin 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 Elk Grove Unified, which includes Florin High.
$14,134
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 65.7%
Federal 12.2%
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 Florin High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laguna Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florin High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- 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
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 (~1,679 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Florin High
How many students attend Florin High?
Florin High has 1,679 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sacramento, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Florin High is 18.1:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 Florin High?
57.0% of students at Florin High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florin High?
The largest demographic group at Florin High is Asian at 38.3% of enrollment, in Sacramento, 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 Florin High?
Florin High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Florin High rank among high schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Florin High ranks #26 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.
Is Florin High a good school?
Florin High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 Elk Grove Unified?
Besides Florin High, Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students), Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students), and Sheldon High (2,368 students). See the Elk Grove Unified district page for the complete list.
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