Enrollment
1,810
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Bernardino, CA
Indian Springs High
Federal NCES profile for Indian Springs High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063417013013
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Springs High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #7 of 8
- high schools in San Bernardino · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 86.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Springs High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Springs High ranks #7 of 8 high schools in San Bernardino, CA.
School address
District: San Bernardino City Unified · California
NCES ID 063417013013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Springs High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Springs High
Indian Springs High is a high-poverty, large high school in San Bernardino, California, enrolling 1,810 students.
At 21.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 86.5% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,810 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 165 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #97.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 17 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among San Bernardino's high schools, it stands alongside Cajon High (2,748 students): Indian Springs High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.8:1 vs 24.8:1).
San Bernardino City Unified also operates Cajon High (2,748 students) and Arroyo Valley High (2,692 students) alongside Indian Springs 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 Indian Springs High compares
Indian Springs 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.5% | ▲ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,810 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,810
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.5%
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
$18,063
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 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
Hispanic or Latino 85.7%
African American 8.6%
Asian 2.3%
White 1.8%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Indian Springs High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Bernardino City Unified, which includes Indian Springs High.
$18,063
Per student
+9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 72.3%
Federal 16.3%
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 Indian Springs High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arroyo Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Bernardino High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Gorgonio High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacific High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Springs High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,692
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in San Bernardino
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Cajon High
Standard public school
2,748 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Arroyo Valley High
Standard public school
2,692 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
San Bernardino High
Standard public school
1,440 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
San Gorgonio High
Standard public school
1,431 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Pacific High
Standard public school
1,246 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Sierra High
Alternative education program
384 students 16:1 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 (~1,810 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Springs High
How many students attend Indian Springs High?
Indian Springs High has 1,810 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Bernardino, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Springs High?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Springs High is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Springs High?
86.5% of students at Indian Springs High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Springs High?
The largest demographic group at Indian Springs High is Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment, in San Bernardino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Springs High?
Indian Springs High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Indian Springs High rank among high schools in San Bernardino?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Springs High ranks #7 of 8 high schools in San Bernardino, 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 Bernardino on the city page.
Is Indian Springs High a good school?
Indian Springs High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Bernardino City Unified?
Besides Indian Springs High, San Bernardino City Unified also operates Cajon High (2,748 students), Arroyo Valley High (2,692 students), and San Bernardino High (1,440 students). See the San Bernardino City Unified district page for the complete list.
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