Enrollment
2,124
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sun Valley, CA
John H. Francis Polytechnic
Federal NCES profile for John H. Francis Polytechnic, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271003020
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John H. Francis Polytechnic earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #1 of 16
- public schools in Sun Valley · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- small classes for California
- 89.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John H. Francis Polytechnic has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John H. Francis Polytechnic ranks #1 of 16 public schools in Sun Valley, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
117.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John H. Francis Polytechnic compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at John H. Francis Polytechnic
John H. Francis Polytechnic is a high-poverty, large high school in Sun Valley, California, enrolling 2,124 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 89.0% of students qualify for free meals, 60% 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 98% of state schools at 2,124 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 109 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 177 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Los Angeles Unified spends $21,940 per pupil, 33% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% 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 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Sun Valley's high schools, it stands alongside Robert H. Lewis Continuation (74 students): John H. Francis Polytechnic is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.2:1 vs 24.7:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside John H. Francis Polytechnic.
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 John H. Francis Polytechnic compares
John H. Francis Polytechnic on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.0% | ▲ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,124 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,124
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$21,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 90.3%
White 4.0%
Asian 3.5%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, John H. Francis Polytechnic is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Unified, which includes John H. Francis Polytechnic.
$21,940
Per student
+33%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 19.2%
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 John H. Francis Polytechnic Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John H. Francis Polytechnic's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Sun Valley
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,124 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John H. Francis Polytechnic
How many students attend John H. Francis Polytechnic?
John H. Francis Polytechnic has 2,124 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sun Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John H. Francis Polytechnic?
The student-teacher ratio at John H. Francis Polytechnic is 18.2:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% higher 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 John H. Francis Polytechnic?
89.0% of students at John H. Francis Polytechnic are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John H. Francis Polytechnic?
The largest demographic group at John H. Francis Polytechnic is Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment, in Sun Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John H. Francis Polytechnic?
John H. Francis Polytechnic has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John H. Francis Polytechnic rank among public schools in Sun Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, John H. Francis Polytechnic ranks #1 of 16 public schools in Sun Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sun Valley on the city page.
Is John H. Francis Polytechnic a good school?
John H. Francis Polytechnic earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Los Angeles Unified?
Besides John H. Francis Polytechnic, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.
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