Enrollment
1,642
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Napa, CA
Napa High
Federal NCES profile for Napa High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062664004022
👥 S:T ratio 11
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Napa High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Napa · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Napa High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Napa High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Napa, CA.
School address
District: Napa Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062664004022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Napa High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Napa High
Napa High is a higher-need, large high school in Napa, California, enrolling 1,642 students.
At 22.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.0% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,642 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 363 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #157.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and White (17%) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Napa Valley Unified spends $13,207 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Napa's high schools, it stands alongside Vintage High (1,622 students): Napa High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.2:1 vs 21.3:1).
Napa Valley Unified also operates American Canyon High (1,720 students) and Vintage High (1,622 students) alongside Napa 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 Napa High compares
Napa 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,642 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,642
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$13,207
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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 79.2%
White 17.0%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Napa High is less 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 Napa Valley Unified, which includes Napa High.
$13,207
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.7%
State 34.5%
Federal 7.8%
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 Napa High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Canyon High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vintage High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| American Canyon Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redwood Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon Oaks Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Napa High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Napa
3 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 (~1,642 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Napa High
How many students attend Napa High?
Napa High has 1,642 students enrolled. It is a high school in Napa, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Napa High?
The student-teacher ratio at Napa High is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Napa High?
59.0% of students at Napa High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Napa High?
The largest demographic group at Napa High is Hispanic or Latino at 79.2% of enrollment, in Napa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Napa High?
Napa High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Napa High rank among high schools in Napa?
By Resource Investment Index, Napa High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Napa, 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 Napa on the city page.
Is Napa High a good school?
Napa High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Napa Valley Unified?
Besides Napa High, Napa Valley Unified also operates American Canyon High (1,720 students), Vintage High (1,622 students), and American Canyon Middle (1,074 students). See the Napa Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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