Enrollment
2,440
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063864011264
👥 S:T ratio 3
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Otay Ranch Senior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Otay Ranch Senior High
Otay Ranch Senior High is a large high school in Chula Vista, California, enrolling 2,440 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,440 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 237 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 33 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 165 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Chula Vista's high schools, it stands alongside Eastlake High (2,557 students): Otay Ranch Senior High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.2:1 vs 23.2:1).
Sweetwater Union High also operates Eastlake High (2,557 students) and Sweetwater High (2,290 students) alongside Otay Ranch Senior 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 Otay Ranch Senior High compares
Otay Ranch Senior 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sweetwater Union High, which includes Otay Ranch Senior High.
$13,859
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 58.4%
Federal 9.4%
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 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
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~2,440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.2:1)
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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.
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 50/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Otay Ranch Senior High a good school?
Otay Ranch Senior High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 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.
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