- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Redondo Beach, CA
Redondo Union High
Federal NCES profile for Redondo Union High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060003206330
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redondo Union High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Redondo Beach · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.1:1
- large classes for California
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Redondo Union High has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redondo Union High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Redondo Beach, CA.
School address
District: Redondo Beach Unified · California
NCES ID 060003206330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Redondo Union High held near 2,971 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 112.2 → 116.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 060003206330 · Redondo Beach, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,921 enr · 26.1:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams Middle (1,165 students)
Redondo Union High held near 2,971 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 112.2 → 116.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Redondo Union High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Redondo Union High
2,921 students
- Adams Middle 1,165
Adams Middle
1,165 students
- Parras (Nick G 1,031
Parras (Nick G.) Middle
1,031 students
- Washington Ele 776
Washington Elementary
776 students
- Lincoln Elemen 626
Lincoln Elementary
626 students
- Jefferson Elem 555
Jefferson Elementary
555 students
What this shows Redondo Union High reports 2,921 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redondo Union High compares
Redondo Union 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 | 26.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 73% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,921 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,921
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,216
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
Counselors8.4 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Two or More 14.6%
Asian 13.1%
African American 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Redondo Union High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Redondo Beach Unified reports $14,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Redondo Union High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parras (Nick G.) Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redondo Union High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Redondo Beach
2 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 (~2,921 students)
Frequently asked questions about Redondo Union High
How many students attend Redondo Union High?
Redondo Union High has 2,921 students enrolled. It is a high school in Redondo Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 3,005 (2022-23) → 2,971 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redondo Union High?
The student-teacher ratio at Redondo Union High is 26.1:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Redondo Union High?
15.1% of students at Redondo Union High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redondo Union High?
The largest demographic group at Redondo Union High is White at 42.2% of enrollment, in Redondo Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redondo Union High?
Redondo Union High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Redondo Union High rank among high schools in Redondo Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Redondo Union High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Redondo Beach, 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 Redondo Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Redondo Beach Unified?
Besides Redondo Union High, Redondo Beach Unified also operates Adams Middle (1,165 students), Parras (Nick G.) Middle (1,031 students), and Washington Elementary (776 students). See the Redondo Beach Unified district page for the complete list.