- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Santa Paula, CA
Renaissance High
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060142106113
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 13
- public schools in Santa Paula · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 90.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Renaissance High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance High ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Santa Paula, CA.
School address
District: Santa Paula Unified · California
NCES ID 060142106113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Renaissance High held near 124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 5.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 060142106113 · Santa Paula, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
113 enr · 22.6:1 · 90.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Paula High (1,494 students)
Renaissance High held near 124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 5.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Renaissance High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Paula Hi
Santa Paula High
1,494 students
- Glen City Elem
Glen City Elementary
675 students
- Isbell Middle
Isbell Middle
634 students
- Grace Thille E 358
Grace Thille Elementary
358 students
- Barbara Webste 325
Barbara Webster Elementary
325 students
- This school 113
Renaissance High
113 students
What this shows Renaissance High reports 113 students on the CCD universe file.
How Renaissance High compares
Renaissance 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.1% | ▲ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
113
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
69.9%
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
$20,615
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 113 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.2%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.6, Renaissance High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Paula Unified reports $20,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Renaissance High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Paula High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen City Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isbell Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grace Thille Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barbara Webster Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renaissance High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Santa Paula
1 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 (~113 students)
Frequently asked questions about Renaissance High
How many students attend Renaissance High?
Renaissance High has 113 students enrolled. It is a high school in Santa Paula, CA. CCD year-over-year: 121 (2022-23) → 124 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance High?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance High is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Renaissance High?
90.1% of students at Renaissance High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renaissance High?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance High is Hispanic or Latino at 98.2% of enrollment, in Santa Paula, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance High?
Renaissance High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Renaissance High rank among public schools in Santa Paula?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance High ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Santa Paula, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Santa Paula on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Paula Unified?
Besides Renaissance High, Santa Paula Unified also operates Santa Paula High (1,494 students), Glen City Elementary (675 students), and Isbell Middle (634 students). See the Santa Paula Unified district page for the complete list.