- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Diego, CA
Garfield High
Federal NCES profile for Garfield High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063432005468
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools.
- #3 of 41
- high schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for California
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Garfield High has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield High ranks #3 of 41 high schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Unified · California
NCES ID 063432005468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Garfield High grew from 208 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 063432005468 · San Diego, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
226 enr · 11.3:1 · 85.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry High (2,485 students)
Garfield High grew from 208 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Garfield High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry High
Henry High
2,485 students
- Mira Mesa High
Mira Mesa High
2,187 students
- Hoover High
Hoover High
2,011 students
- Scripps Ranch
Scripps Ranch High
1,890 students
- Point Loma Hig
Point Loma High
1,724 students
- This school 226
Garfield High
226 students
What this shows Garfield High reports 226 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield High compares
Garfield High is a growing 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 47% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
92.9%
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
$20,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 60 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.4%
African American 5.8%
White 4.4%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Garfield High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for San Diego Unified reports $20,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garfield High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Mesa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scripps Ranch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Point Loma High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garfield High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in San Diego
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Del Norte High
Standard public school
2,557 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Torrey Pines High
Standard public school
2,536 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Henry High
Standard public school
2,485 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Rancho Bernardo High
Standard public school
2,210 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Mira Mesa High
Standard public school
2,187 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Canyon Crest Academy
Standard public school
2,147 students 25.3:1 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 (~226 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield High
How many students attend Garfield High?
Garfield High has 226 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield High?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield High is 11.3:1, which is 47% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% lower 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 Garfield High?
85.6% of students at Garfield High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield High?
The largest demographic group at Garfield High is Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield High?
Garfield High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Garfield High rank among high schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield High ranks #3 of 41 high schools in San Diego, 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 San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in San Diego Unified?
Besides Garfield High, San Diego Unified also operates Henry High (2,485 students), Mira Mesa High (2,187 students), and Hoover High (2,011 students). See the San Diego Unified district page for the complete list.