- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271003020
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 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 54/100 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
- 54
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
John H. Francis Polytechnic held near 2,215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 117.7 → 113.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 062271003020 · Sun Valley, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,124 enr · 18.2:1 · 89.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
John H. Francis Polytechnic held near 2,215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 117.7 → 113.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John H. Francis Polytechnic in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school
John H. Francis Polytechnic
2,124 students
What this shows John H. Francis Polytechnic reports 2,124 students on the CCD universe file.
How John H. Francis Polytechnic compares
John H. Francis Polytechnic 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,444
- 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.
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 (~2,124 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,232 (2022-23) → 2,215 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.