- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Diego, CA
Rancho Bernardo High
Federal NCES profile for Rancho Bernardo High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063153010004
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rancho Bernardo High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #31 of 41
- high schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rancho Bernardo High has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Bernardo High ranks #31 of 41 high schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: Poway Unified · California
NCES ID 063153010004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Rancho Bernardo High held near 2,278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 89.9 → 89.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 063153010004 · San Diego, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,210 enr · 24.8:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Norte High (2,557 students)
Rancho Bernardo High held near 2,278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 89.9 → 89.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rancho Bernardo High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Del Norte High
Del Norte High
2,557 students
- This school
Rancho Bernardo High
2,210 students
- Westview High
Westview High
2,116 students
- Poway High
Poway High
2,101 students
- Mt. Carmel Hig
Mt. Carmel High
1,800 students
- Oak Valley Mid
Oak Valley Middle
1,503 students
What this shows Rancho Bernardo High reports 2,210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rancho Bernardo High compares
Rancho Bernardo 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 76% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,210 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,210
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,127
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
Asian 24.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 12.2%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Rancho Bernardo High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Poway Unified reports $15,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rancho Bernardo High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poway High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Carmel High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rancho Bernardo High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,116
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,503
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in San Diego
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Del Norte High
Standard public school
2,557 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Torrey Pines High
Standard public school
2,536 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Henry High
Standard public school
2,485 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Mira Mesa High
Standard public school
2,187 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Canyon Crest Academy
Standard public school
2,147 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Westview High
Standard public school
2,116 students 23.5:1 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 (~2,210 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rancho Bernardo High
How many students attend Rancho Bernardo High?
Rancho Bernardo High has 2,210 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,318 (2022-23) → 2,278 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Bernardo High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Bernardo High is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rancho Bernardo High?
13.1% of students at Rancho Bernardo High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rancho Bernardo High?
The largest demographic group at Rancho Bernardo High is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rancho Bernardo High?
Rancho Bernardo High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Rancho Bernardo High rank among high schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Bernardo High ranks #31 of 41 high schools in San Diego, 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 San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in Poway Unified?
Besides Rancho Bernardo High, Poway Unified also operates Del Norte High (2,557 students), Westview High (2,116 students), and Poway High (2,101 students). See the Poway Unified district page for the complete list.