- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Delano, CA
Robert F. Kennedy High
Federal NCES profile for Robert F. Kennedy High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061086012157
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert F. Kennedy High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Delano · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert F. Kennedy High has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert F. Kennedy High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Delano, CA.
School address
District: Delano Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 061086012157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Robert F. Kennedy High held near 1,365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 60.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 061086012157 · Delano, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,394 enr · 24:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Cesar E. Chavez High (1,318 students)
Robert F. Kennedy High held near 1,365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 60.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Robert F. Kennedy High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Robert F. Kennedy High
1,394 students
- Cesar E. Chave
Cesar E. Chavez High
1,318 students
- Delano High
Delano High
1,221 students
- Valley High 71
Valley High
71 students
What this shows Robert F. Kennedy High reports 1,394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert F. Kennedy High compares
Robert F. Kennedy 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,394 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,394
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$19,702
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.2%
Asian 5.8%
White 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Robert F. Kennedy High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Delano Joint Union High reports $19,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert F. Kennedy High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar E. Chavez High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delano High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert F. Kennedy High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Delano
3 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 (~1,394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert F. Kennedy High
How many students attend Robert F. Kennedy High?
Robert F. Kennedy High has 1,394 students enrolled. It is a high school in Delano, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,367 (2022-23) → 1,365 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert F. Kennedy High?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert F. Kennedy High is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert F. Kennedy High?
83.2% of students at Robert F. Kennedy High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert F. Kennedy High?
The largest demographic group at Robert F. Kennedy High is Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment, in Delano, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert F. Kennedy High?
Robert F. Kennedy High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Robert F. Kennedy High rank among high schools in Delano?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert F. Kennedy High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Delano, 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 Delano on the city page.
What other schools are in Delano Joint Union High?
Besides Robert F. Kennedy High, Delano Joint Union High also operates Cesar E. Chavez High (1,318 students), Delano High (1,221 students), and Valley High (71 students). See the Delano Joint Union High district page for the complete list.