- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chula Vista, CA
Otay Ranch Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Otay Ranch Senior 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 063864011264
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Otay Ranch Senior High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 9
- high schools in Chula Vista · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Otay Ranch Senior High has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Otay Ranch Senior High ranks #4 of 9 high schools in Chula Vista, CA.
School address
District: Sweetwater Union High · California
NCES ID 063864011264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Otay Ranch Senior High held near 2,546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 101.5 → 103.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+55 students YoY 063864011264 · Chula Vista, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,440 enr · 24.2:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High (2,557 students)
Otay Ranch Senior High held near 2,546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount). Teacher FTE added 101.5 → 103.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Otay Ranch Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake High
Eastlake High
2,557 students
- This school
Otay Ranch Senior High
2,440 students
- Sweetwater Hig
Sweetwater High
2,290 students
- Olympian High
Olympian High
2,289 students
- Bonita Vista S
Bonita Vista Senior High
1,960 students
- San Ysidro Hig
San Ysidro High
1,941 students
What this shows Otay Ranch Senior High reports 2,440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Otay Ranch Senior High compares
Otay Ranch Senior 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,440 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,440
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$15,327
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
Counselors14.8 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.8%
Asian 24.7%
White 12.1%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Otay Ranch Senior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 33
District finance for Sweetwater Union High reports $15,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Otay Ranch Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sweetwater High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olympian High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonita Vista Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Ysidro High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Otay Ranch Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,941
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Chula Vista
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Eastlake High
Standard public school
2,557 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Olympian High
Standard public school
2,289 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Bonita Vista Senior High
Standard public school
1,960 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Chula Vista Senior High
Standard public school
1,864 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Hilltop Senior High
Standard public school
1,771 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Castle Park Senior High
Standard public school
1,363 students 21:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Otay Ranch Senior High
How many students attend Otay Ranch Senior High?
Otay Ranch Senior High has 2,440 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chula Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,491 (2022-23) → 2,546 (2023-24), nearly flat (+55).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otay Ranch Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Otay Ranch Senior High is 24.2:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Otay Ranch Senior High?
26.7% of students at Otay Ranch Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Otay Ranch Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Otay Ranch Senior High is Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment, in Chula Vista, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Otay Ranch Senior High?
Otay Ranch Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Otay Ranch Senior High rank among high schools in Chula Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Otay Ranch Senior High ranks #4 of 9 high schools in Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Sweetwater Union High?
Besides Otay Ranch Senior High, Sweetwater Union High also operates Eastlake High (2,557 students), Sweetwater High (2,290 students), and Olympian High (2,289 students). See the Sweetwater Union High district page for the complete list.