- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stevenson Ranch, CA
Rancho Pico Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Rancho Pico Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064251010913
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rancho Pico Junior High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Stevenson Ranch · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rancho Pico Junior High has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Pico Junior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Stevenson Ranch, CA.
School address
District: William S. Hart Union High · California
NCES ID 064251010913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Rancho Pico Junior High grew from 790 students in 2022-23 to 848 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 064251010913 · Stevenson Ranch, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
842 enr · 24.1:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Saugus High (2,317 students)
Rancho Pico Junior High grew from 790 students in 2022-23 to 848 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rancho Pico Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saugus High
Saugus High
2,317 students
- Valencia High
Valencia High
2,286 students
- Golden Valley
Golden Valley High
1,980 students
- Canyon High
Canyon High
1,952 students
- William S. Har
William S. Hart High
1,941 students
- This school 842
Rancho Pico Junior High
842 students
What this shows Rancho Pico Junior High reports 842 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rancho Pico Junior High compares
Rancho Pico Junior High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 80% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 842 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
842
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,249
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.3%
Asian 29.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Rancho Pico Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for William S. Hart Union High reports $15,249 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rancho Pico Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saugus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valencia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Golden Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William S. Hart High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rancho Pico Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,286
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,941
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~842 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rancho Pico Junior High
How many students attend Rancho Pico Junior High?
Rancho Pico Junior High has 842 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stevenson Ranch, CA. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 848 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Pico Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Pico Junior High is 24.1:1, which is 12% 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 Rancho Pico Junior High?
11.3% of students at Rancho Pico Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rancho Pico Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Rancho Pico Junior High is White at 34.3% of enrollment, in Stevenson Ranch, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rancho Pico Junior High?
Rancho Pico Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Pico Junior High rank among public schools in Stevenson Ranch?
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Pico Junior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Stevenson Ranch, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in William S. Hart Union High?
Besides Rancho Pico Junior High, William S. Hart Union High also operates Saugus High (2,317 students), Valencia High (2,286 students), and Golden Valley High (1,980 students). See the William S. Hart Union High district page for the complete list.