Enrollment
1,174
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · La Jolla, CA
La Jolla High
Federal NCES profile for La Jolla High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063432005496
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Jolla High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in La Jolla · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
La Jolla High has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Jolla High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in La Jolla, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Unified · California
NCES ID 063432005496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Jolla High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Jolla High
La Jolla High is a lower-poverty, large high school in La Jolla, California, enrolling 1,174 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.3% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,174 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 524 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #93.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
San Diego Unified also operates Henry High (2,485 students) and Mira Mesa High (2,187 students) alongside La Jolla 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 La Jolla High compares
La Jolla 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 67% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,174 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,174
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.8%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 54.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 7.8%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, La Jolla High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Diego Unified, which includes La Jolla 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 La Jolla High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Mesa High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoover High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scripps Ranch High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Point Loma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Jolla High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
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 (~1,174 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24:1)
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Frequently asked questions about La Jolla High
How many students attend La Jolla High?
La Jolla High has 1,174 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Jolla, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Jolla High?
The student-teacher ratio at La Jolla High is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Jolla High?
18.3% of students at La Jolla High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Jolla High?
The largest demographic group at La Jolla High is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in La Jolla, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Jolla High?
La Jolla High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 La Jolla High rank among public schools in La Jolla?
By Resource Investment Index, La Jolla High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in La Jolla, 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 La Jolla on the city page.
Is La Jolla High a good school?
La Jolla High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. 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 La Jolla High, San Diego Unified also operates Henry High (2,485 students), Mira Mesa High (2,187 students), and Hoover High (2,011 students). See the San Diego Unified district page for the complete list.
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