Enrollment
927
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Rosamond, CA
Rosamond High Early College Campus
Federal NCES profile for Rosamond High Early College Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063762006374
👥 S:T ratio 5
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosamond High Early College Campus earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Rosamond · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for California
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosamond High Early College Campus has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosamond High Early College Campus ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Rosamond, CA.
School address
District: Southern Kern Unified · California
NCES ID 063762006374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rosamond High Early College Campus compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rosamond High Early College Campus
Rosamond High Early College Campus is a higher-need, large high school in Rosamond, California, enrolling 927 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 927 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,191 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #818.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (23%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 545 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Southern Kern Unified also operates Westpark Elementary (952 students) and Rosamond Elementary (822 students) alongside Rosamond High Early College Campus.
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 Rosamond High Early College Campus compares
Rosamond High Early College Campus on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 927 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
927
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$13,937
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
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 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 60.3%
White 22.7%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Rosamond High Early College Campus is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southern Kern Unified, which includes Rosamond High Early College Campus.
$13,937
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 67.2%
Federal 11.6%
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 Rosamond High Early College Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westpark Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosamond Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tropico Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Alternative | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rare Earth High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosamond High Early College Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~927 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rosamond High Early College Campus
How many students attend Rosamond High Early College Campus?
Rosamond High Early College Campus has 927 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rosamond, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosamond High Early College Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosamond High Early College Campus is 23.8:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rosamond High Early College Campus?
69.6% of students at Rosamond High Early College Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosamond High Early College Campus?
The largest demographic group at Rosamond High Early College Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment, in Rosamond, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosamond High Early College Campus?
Rosamond High Early College Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Rosamond High Early College Campus rank among public schools in Rosamond?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosamond High Early College Campus ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Rosamond, 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 Rosamond on the city page.
Is Rosamond High Early College Campus a good school?
Rosamond High Early College Campus earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. 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 Southern Kern Unified?
Besides Rosamond High Early College Campus, Southern Kern Unified also operates Westpark Elementary (952 students), Rosamond Elementary (822 students), and Tropico Middle (815 students). See the Southern Kern Unified district page for the complete list.
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