Enrollment
2,490
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Visalia, CA
Redwood High
Federal NCES profile for Redwood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064116006803
👥 S:T ratio 3
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redwood High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Visalia · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Redwood High has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redwood High ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Visalia, CA.
School address
District: Visalia Unified · California
NCES ID 064116006803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
103.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Redwood High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Redwood High
Redwood High is a large high school in Visalia, California, enrolling 2,490 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,490 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 228 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #202, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (22%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Visalia's high schools, it stands alongside Golden West High (2,059 students): Redwood High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.2:1 vs 22.4:1).
Visalia Unified also operates Golden West High (2,059 students) and El Diamante High (1,890 students) alongside Redwood 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 Redwood High compares
Redwood 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,490 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,490
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$14,150
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 64.5%
White 22.4%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Redwood High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Visalia Unified, which includes Redwood High.
$14,150
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 69.0%
Federal 12.9%
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 Redwood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden West High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Diamante High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Whitney High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Oak Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redwood High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,059
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar high schools in Visalia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Golden West High
Standard public school
2,059 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
El Diamante High
Standard public school
1,890 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Mt. Whitney High
Standard public school
1,637 students 21:1 students per teacher
Sequoia High
Alternative education program
280 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory High
Standard public school
253 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Visalia Technical Early College
Standard public school
216 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,490 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Redwood High
How many students attend Redwood High?
Redwood High has 2,490 students enrolled. It is a high school in Visalia, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Redwood High is 24.2:1, which is 13% 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 Redwood High?
40.9% of students at Redwood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redwood High?
The largest demographic group at Redwood High is Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment, in Visalia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redwood High?
Redwood High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Redwood High rank among high schools in Visalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Redwood High ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Visalia, 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 Visalia on the city page.
Is Redwood High a good school?
Redwood High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Visalia Unified?
Besides Redwood High, Visalia Unified also operates Golden West High (2,059 students), El Diamante High (1,890 students), and Mt. Whitney High (1,637 students). See the Visalia Unified district page for the complete list.
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