Enrollment
2,396
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Perris, CA
Orange Vista High
Federal NCES profile for Orange Vista High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 069113513992
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orange Vista High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Perris · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Orange Vista High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Vista High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Perris, CA.
School address
District: Val Verde Unified · California
NCES ID 069113513992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orange Vista High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orange Vista High
Orange Vista High is a higher-need, large high school in Perris, California, enrolling 2,396 students.
At 21.4:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,396 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 260 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #209, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 479 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Perris's high schools, it stands alongside Perris High (2,096 students): Orange Vista High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.4:1 vs 22.8:1).
Val Verde Unified also operates Rancho Verde High (2,101 students) and Citrus Hill High (1,630 students) alongside Orange Vista 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 Orange Vista High compares
Orange Vista 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 | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,396 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,396
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$15,880
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 80.0%
African American 10.7%
White 3.4%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Orange Vista High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Val Verde Unified, which includes Orange Vista High.
$15,880
Per student
-4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.4%
State 67.8%
Federal 17.7%
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 Orange Vista High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Verde High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Citrus Hill High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomas Rivera Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Triple Crown Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orange Vista High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar high schools in Perris
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Perris High
Standard public school
2,096 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Citrus Hill High
Standard public school
1,630 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Val Verde High
Alternative education program
275 students 11:1 students per teacher
Perris Lake High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
228 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Pathways for Adult Life Skills
Special-education school
130 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Orange Vista High
How many students attend Orange Vista High?
Orange Vista High has 2,396 students enrolled. It is a high school in Perris, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Vista High?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange Vista High is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Orange Vista High?
66.6% of students at Orange Vista High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orange Vista High?
The largest demographic group at Orange Vista High is Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment, in Perris, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orange Vista High?
Orange Vista High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Orange Vista High rank among high schools in Perris?
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Vista High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Perris, 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 Perris on the city page.
Is Orange Vista High a good school?
Orange Vista High earns 37/100 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 Val Verde Unified?
Besides Orange Vista High, Val Verde Unified also operates Rancho Verde High (2,101 students), Citrus Hill High (1,630 students), and Lakeside Middle (1,076 students). See the Val Verde Unified district page for the complete list.
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