- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Elsinore, CA
Ortega High
Federal NCES profile for Ortega High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060002709488
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ortega High earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Lake Elsinore · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- small classes for California
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ortega High has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ortega High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Lake Elsinore, CA.
School address
District: Lake Elsinore Unified · California
NCES ID 060002709488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Ortega High held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 060002709488 · Lake Elsinore, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 17.1:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students)
Ortega High held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ortega High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Temescal Canyo
Temescal Canyon High
2,373 students
- Elsinore High
Elsinore High
1,927 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High
1,687 students
- David a. Brown
David a. Brown Middle
1,030 students
- Terra Cotta Mi
Terra Cotta Middle
1,026 students
- This school 463
Ortega High
463 students
What this shows Ortega High reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ortega High compares
Ortega High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
98.1%
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
$16,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.6%
White 16.4%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Ortega High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Lake Elsinore Unified reports $16,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ortega High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temescal Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elsinore High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David a. Brown Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terra Cotta Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ortega High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Lake Elsinore
2 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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ortega High
How many students attend Ortega High?
Ortega High has 463 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Elsinore, CA. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ortega High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ortega High is 17.1:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 9% 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 Ortega High?
65.7% of students at Ortega High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ortega High?
The largest demographic group at Ortega High is Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment, in Lake Elsinore, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ortega High?
Ortega High has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Ortega High rank among high schools in Lake Elsinore?
By Resource Investment Index, Ortega High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Lake Elsinore, 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 Lake Elsinore on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Elsinore Unified?
Besides Ortega High, Lake Elsinore Unified also operates Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students), Elsinore High (1,927 students), and Lakeside High (1,687 students). See the Lake Elsinore Unified district page for the complete list.