Enrollment
2,901
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061389001570
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Folsom · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.6:1
- large classes for California
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Folsom High has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Folsom High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Folsom, CA.
School address
District: Folsom-Cordova Unified · California
NCES ID 061389001570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
106.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.6:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Folsom High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Folsom High
Folsom High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Folsom, California, enrolling 2,901 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.6:1 is larger than about 87% of California schools and 19% above the 21.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.2% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,901 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 10,000 scored California schools.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #55.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Asian (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 580 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Folsom's high schools, it stands alongside Vista Del Lago High (1,782 students): Folsom High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.6:1 vs 23.9:1).
Folsom-Cordova Unified also operates Cordova High (1,944 students) and Vista Del Lago High (1,782 students) alongside Folsom 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 Folsom High compares
Folsom 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 | 25.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.6:1 | 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
25.6:1
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 (what these measure)
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
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% 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
$13,871
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Folsom-Cordova Unified, which includes Folsom High.
$13,871
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 49.9%
Federal 11.7%
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 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
- 1,944
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,782
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,628
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Folsom
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Folsom High?
The student-teacher ratio at Folsom High is 25.6:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.6:1 and 63% 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 48/100 (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 Folsom High rank among high schools in Folsom?
By Resource Investment Index, Folsom High ranks #3 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.
Is Folsom High a good school?
Folsom High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 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.
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