- Enrollment
- 2,742
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salinas, CA
Rancho San Juan High
Federal NCES profile for Rancho San Juan High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063398014401
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rancho San Juan High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rancho San Juan High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho San Juan High ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: Salinas Union High · California
NCES ID 063398014401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Rancho San Juan High held near 1,658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.5 → 76.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 063398014401 · Salinas, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,600 enr · 20.8:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Alisal High (2,742 students)
Rancho San Juan High held near 1,658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.5 → 76.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rancho San Juan High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alisal High
Alisal High
2,742 students
- Salinas High
Salinas High
2,380 students
- North Salinas
North Salinas High
2,106 students
- Everett Alvare
Everett Alvarez High
1,978 students
- This school
Rancho San Juan High
1,600 students
- Harden Middle
Harden Middle
1,101 students
What this shows Rancho San Juan High reports 1,600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rancho San Juan High compares
Rancho San Juan 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,600 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,600
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$18,321
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.6%
White 4.6%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Rancho San Juan High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Salinas Union High reports $18,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rancho San Juan High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alisal High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salinas High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Salinas High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Everett Alvarez High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harden Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rancho San Juan High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Salinas
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Alisal High
Standard public school
2,742 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Salinas High
Standard public school
2,380 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
North Salinas High
Standard public school
2,106 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Everett Alvarez High
Standard public school
1,978 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Mount Toro High
Alternative education program
204 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Open Door Charter
Alternative education program
55 students 18.3:1 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 (~1,600 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rancho San Juan High
How many students attend Rancho San Juan High?
Rancho San Juan High has 1,600 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,699 (2022-23) → 1,658 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho San Juan High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho San Juan High is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rancho San Juan High?
67.3% of students at Rancho San Juan High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rancho San Juan High?
The largest demographic group at Rancho San Juan High is Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rancho San Juan High?
Rancho San Juan High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 San Juan High rank among high schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho San Juan High ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Salinas, 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 Salinas on the city page.
What other schools are in Salinas Union High?
Besides Rancho San Juan High, Salinas Union High also operates Alisal High (2,742 students), Salinas High (2,380 students), and North Salinas High (2,106 students). See the Salinas Union High district page for the complete list.