Enrollment
1,952
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lodi, CA
Lodi High
Federal NCES profile for Lodi High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062223002658
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lodi High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Lodi · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- small classes for California
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lodi High has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lodi High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lodi, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
109.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lodi High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lodi High
Lodi High is a large high school in Lodi, California, enrolling 1,952 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,952 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 301 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #95.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (40%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lodi's high schools, it stands alongside Tokay High (2,058 students): Lodi High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 19.8:1).
Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students) and Bear Creek High (1,925 students) alongside Lodi 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 Lodi High compares
Lodi 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 | 17.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,952 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,952
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$15,195
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.8 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 151 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 50.8%
White 39.6%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Lodi High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lodi Unified, which includes Lodi High.
$15,195
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 64.1%
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 Lodi High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokay High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bear Creek High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ronald E. Mcnair High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lodi Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellerth E. Larson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lodi High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Lodi
2 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 (~1,952 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lodi High
How many students attend Lodi High?
Lodi High has 1,952 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lodi, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lodi High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lodi High is 17.9:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 14% 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 Lodi High?
48.6% of students at Lodi High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lodi High?
The largest demographic group at Lodi High is Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment, in Lodi, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lodi High?
Lodi High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Lodi High rank among high schools in Lodi?
By Resource Investment Index, Lodi High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lodi, 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 Lodi on the city page.
Is Lodi High a good school?
Lodi High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Lodi Unified?
Besides Lodi High, Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students), Bear Creek High (1,925 students), and Ronald E. Mcnair High (1,644 students). See the Lodi Unified district page for the complete list.
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