Enrollment
2,485
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063432005479
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 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 36/100 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
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
96.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry High
Henry High is a large high school in San Diego, California, enrolling 2,485 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,485 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 228 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #208, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 497 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among San Diego's high schools, it stands alongside Del Norte High (2,557 students): Henry High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.9:1 vs 26.9:1).
San Diego Unified also operates Mira Mesa High (2,187 students) and Hoover High (2,011 students) alongside Henry 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 Henry High compares
Henry 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 | 25.9:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,665
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Diego Unified, which includes Henry High.
$18,665
Per student
+13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.5%
State 25.1%
Federal 14.4%
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 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
- 2,187
- 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
- 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
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 (~2,485 students)
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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.
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 36/100 (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 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.
Is Henry High a good school?
Henry High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 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.
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