- Enrollment
- 1,944
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Folsom, CA
Folsom High
Federal NCES profile for Folsom High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061389001570
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Folsom High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Folsom · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.4:1
- large classes for California
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Folsom High has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Folsom High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Folsom, CA.
School address
District: Folsom-Cordova Unified · California
NCES ID 061389001570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+88 students YoY
Folsom High held near 2,806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+88 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 106.3 → 112.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+88 students YoY 061389001570 · Folsom, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,901 enr · 27.4:1 · 12.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Cordova High (1,944 students)
Folsom High held near 2,806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+88 headcount). Teacher FTE added 106.3 → 112.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Folsom High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Folsom High
2,901 students
- Cordova High
Cordova High
1,944 students
- Vista Del Lago
Vista Del Lago High
1,782 students
- Sutter Middle
Sutter Middle
1,628 students
- Folsom Middle
Folsom Middle
1,508 students
- Mills Middle 886
Mills Middle
886 students
What this shows Folsom High reports 2,901 students on the CCD universe file.
How Folsom High compares
Folsom 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 | 27.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 78% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,901 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.4:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,901
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
27.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$15,003
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.5%
Asian 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Folsom High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Folsom-Cordova Unified reports $15,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Folsom High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Lago High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sutter Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Folsom Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mills Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Folsom High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,782
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,628
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Folsom
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,901 students)
Frequently asked questions about Folsom High
How many students attend Folsom High?
Folsom High has 2,901 students enrolled. It is a high school in Folsom, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,718 (2022-23) → 2,806 (2023-24), nearly flat (+88).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Folsom High?
The student-teacher ratio at Folsom High is 27.4:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Folsom High?
12.2% of students at Folsom High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Folsom High?
The largest demographic group at Folsom High is White at 40.5% of enrollment, in Folsom, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Folsom High?
Folsom High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Folsom High rank among high schools in Folsom?
By Resource Investment Index, Folsom High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Folsom, 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 Folsom on the city page.
What other schools are in Folsom-Cordova Unified?
Besides Folsom High, Folsom-Cordova Unified also operates Cordova High (1,944 students), Vista Del Lago High (1,782 students), and Sutter Middle (1,628 students). See the Folsom-Cordova Unified district page for the complete list.