- Enrollment
- 2,059
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064116006803
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 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 22/100 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
- 22
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Redwood High held near 2,468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 103.6 → 100.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 064116006803 · Visalia, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,490 enr · 24.2:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Golden West High (2,059 students)
Redwood High held near 2,468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 103.6 → 100.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Redwood High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Redwood High
2,490 students
- Golden West Hi
Golden West High
2,059 students
- El Diamante Hi
El Diamante High
1,890 students
- Mt. Whitney Hi
Mt. Whitney High
1,637 students
- Ridgeview Midd 975
Ridgeview Middle
975 students
- Valley Oak Mid 952
Valley Oak Middle
952 students
What this shows Redwood High reports 2,490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redwood High compares
Redwood 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,966
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 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.
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
District finance for Visalia Unified reports $16,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,490 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,483 (2022-23) → 2,468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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 22/100 (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 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.
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.