Enrollment
2,921
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060003206330
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Redondo Union High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Redondo Union High
Redondo Union High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Redondo Beach, California, enrolling 2,921 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.1:1 is larger than about 86% of California schools and 21% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.1% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,921 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 133 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Redondo Beach Unified spends $12,593 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Redondo Beach's high schools, it stands alongside Patricia Dreizler Continuation High (41 students): Redondo Union High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.1:1 vs 10.3:1).
Redondo Beach Unified also operates Adams Middle (1,165 students) and Parras (Nick G.) Middle (1,031 students) alongside Redondo Union High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Redondo Union High compares
Redondo Union High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,593
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redondo Beach Unified, which includes Redondo Union High.
$12,593
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.4%
State 40.7%
Federal 7.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,921 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.1:1)
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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.
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 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Redondo Union High a good school?
Redondo Union High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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