- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Diego, CA
Henry High
Federal NCES profile for Henry High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063432005479
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry High earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #37 of 41
- high schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.9:1
- large classes for California
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry High has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry High ranks #37 of 41 high schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Unified · California
NCES ID 063432005479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-95 students YoY
Henry High held near 2,512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-95 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 96.4 → 98.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-95 students YoY 063432005479 · San Diego, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,485 enr · 25.9:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Mira Mesa High (2,187 students)
Henry High held near 2,512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-95 headcount). Teacher FTE added 96.4 → 98.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Henry High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- San Diego High
San Diego High
1,602 students
What this shows Henry High reports 2,485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry High compares
Henry 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 | 25.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,485 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,485
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
Asian 14.1%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Henry High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for San Diego Unified reports $20,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mira Mesa High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoover High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scripps Ranch High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Point Loma High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Diego High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
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
Westview High
Standard public school
2,116 students 23.5:1 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 (~2,485 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry High
How many students attend Henry High?
Henry High has 2,485 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,607 (2022-23) → 2,512 (2023-24), nearly flat (-95).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry High?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry High is 25.9:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry High?
28.7% of students at Henry High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry High?
The largest demographic group at Henry High is White at 39.3% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry High?
Henry High has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Henry High rank among high schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry High ranks #37 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 Henry High, San Diego Unified also operates Mira Mesa High (2,187 students), Hoover High (2,011 students), and Scripps Ranch High (1,890 students). See the San Diego Unified district page for the complete list.