- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ramona, CA
Ramona High
Federal NCES profile for Ramona High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063171004908
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ramona High earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Ramona · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ramona High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ramona High ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Ramona, CA.
School address
District: Ramona City Unified · California
NCES ID 063171004908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Ramona High held near 1,482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.3 → 65.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 063171004908 · Ramona, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,404 enr · 21.9:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Olive Peirce Middle (680 students)
Ramona High held near 1,482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.3 → 65.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ramona High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ramona High
1,404 students
- Olive Peirce M
Olive Peirce Middle
680 students
- Hanson Element 547
Hanson Elementary
547 students
- James Dukes El 502
James Dukes Elementary
502 students
- Barnett Elemen 465
Barnett Elementary
465 students
- Ramona Element 434
Ramona Elementary
434 students
What this shows Ramona High reports 1,404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ramona High compares
Ramona 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,404 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,404
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$14,643
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 45.4%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Ramona High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Ramona City Unified reports $14,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ramona High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Peirce Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Dukes Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barnett Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramona Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ramona High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Ramona
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 (~1,404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ramona High
How many students attend Ramona High?
Ramona High has 1,404 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ramona, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,494 (2022-23) → 1,482 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramona High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramona High is 21.9:1, which is 2% 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 Ramona High?
38.2% of students at Ramona High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ramona High?
The largest demographic group at Ramona High is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Ramona, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ramona High?
Ramona High has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Ramona High rank among public schools in Ramona?
By Resource Investment Index, Ramona High ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Ramona, 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 Ramona on the city page.
What other schools are in Ramona City Unified?
Besides Ramona High, Ramona City Unified also operates Olive Peirce Middle (680 students), Hanson Elementary (547 students), and James Dukes Elementary (502 students). See the Ramona City Unified district page for the complete list.