- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saratoga, CA
Prospect High
Federal NCES profile for Prospect High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060723000673
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prospect High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Saratoga · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Prospect High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prospect High ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Saratoga, CA.
School address
District: Campbell Union High · California
NCES ID 060723000673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Prospect High held near 1,492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.9 → 66.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 060723000673 · Saratoga, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,460 enr · 21.8:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Leigh High (1,884 students)
Prospect High held near 1,492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.9 → 66.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Prospect High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leigh High
Leigh High
1,884 students
- Branham High
Branham High
1,820 students
- Westmont High
Westmont High
1,682 students
- This school
Prospect High
1,460 students
- Del Mar High
Del Mar High
1,350 students
- Boynton High 163
Boynton High
163 students
What this shows Prospect High reports 1,460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prospect High compares
Prospect 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,460 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,460
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
Asian 30.1%
White 18.9%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Prospect High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for Campbell Union High reports $17,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prospect High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Branham High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westmont High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Mar High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boynton High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prospect High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,350
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Saratoga
1 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 (~1,460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prospect High
How many students attend Prospect High?
Prospect High has 1,460 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saratoga, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,459 (2022-23) → 1,492 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospect High?
The student-teacher ratio at Prospect High is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prospect High?
34.7% of students at Prospect High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prospect High?
The largest demographic group at Prospect High is Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment, in Saratoga, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prospect High?
Prospect High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Prospect High rank among public schools in Saratoga?
By Resource Investment Index, Prospect High ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Saratoga, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Saratoga on the city page.
What other schools are in Campbell Union High?
Besides Prospect High, Campbell Union High also operates Leigh High (1,884 students), Branham High (1,820 students), and Westmont High (1,682 students). See the Campbell Union High district page for the complete list.