- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lucerne Valley, CA
Lucerne Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Lucerne Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060001510305
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucerne Valley High earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Lucerne Valley · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- small classes for California
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lucerne Valley High has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lucerne Valley High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Lucerne Valley, CA.
School address
District: Lucerne Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060001510305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Lucerne Valley High grew from 274 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 060001510305 · Lucerne Valley, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 16.9:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Lucerne Valley Elementary (646 students)
Lucerne Valley High grew from 274 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lucerne Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lucerne Valley
Lucerne Valley Elementary
646 students
- This school
Lucerne Valley High
322 students
- Lucerne Valley 195
Lucerne Valley Middle
195 students
- Mountain View 16
Mountain View High
16 students
What this shows Lucerne Valley High reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lucerne Valley High compares
Lucerne Valley High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$21,124
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.8%
White 33.5%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Lucerne Valley High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Lucerne Valley Unified reports $21,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lucerne Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerne Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucerne Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lucerne Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar high schools in Lucerne 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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lucerne Valley High
How many students attend Lucerne Valley High?
Lucerne Valley High has 322 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lucerne Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucerne Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucerne Valley High is 16.9:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 Lucerne Valley High?
82.5% of students at Lucerne Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lucerne Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Lucerne Valley High is Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment, in Lucerne Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucerne Valley High?
Lucerne Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lucerne Valley High rank among public schools in Lucerne Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Lucerne Valley High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Lucerne 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 Lucerne Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Lucerne Valley Unified?
Besides Lucerne Valley High, Lucerne Valley Unified also operates Lucerne Valley Elementary (646 students), Lucerne Valley Middle (195 students), and Mountain View High (16 students). See the Lucerne Valley Unified district page for the complete list.