Enrollment
1,259
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jurupa Valley, CA
Rubidoux High
Federal NCES profile for Rubidoux High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061926002318
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rubidoux High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Jurupa Valley · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- small classes for California
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rubidoux High has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rubidoux High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Jurupa Valley, CA.
School address
District: Jurupa Unified · California
NCES ID 061926002318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rubidoux High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rubidoux High
Rubidoux High is a high-poverty, large high school in Jurupa Valley, California, enrolling 1,259 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,259 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 519 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #54, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 210 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Jurupa Valley's high schools, it stands alongside Patriot High (2,399 students): Rubidoux High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.2:1 vs 22:1).
Jurupa Unified also operates Patriot High (2,399 students) and Jurupa Valley High (1,693 students) alongside Rubidoux 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 Rubidoux High compares
Rubidoux 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 | 18.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,259 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,259
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.3%
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
$15,637
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 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 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 91.8%
White 3.6%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Rubidoux High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jurupa Unified, which includes Rubidoux High.
$15,637
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 64.3%
Federal 12.2%
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 Rubidoux High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jurupa Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Sol Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jurupa Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunnyslope Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rubidoux High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,399
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Jurupa Valley
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,259 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rubidoux High
How many students attend Rubidoux High?
Rubidoux High has 1,259 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jurupa Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rubidoux High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rubidoux High is 18.2:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rubidoux High?
75.6% of students at Rubidoux High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rubidoux High?
The largest demographic group at Rubidoux High is Hispanic or Latino at 91.8% of enrollment, in Jurupa Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rubidoux High?
Rubidoux High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Rubidoux High rank among high schools in Jurupa Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Rubidoux High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Jurupa Valley, 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 Jurupa Valley on the city page.
Is Rubidoux High a good school?
Rubidoux High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Jurupa Unified?
Besides Rubidoux High, Jurupa Unified also operates Patriot High (2,399 students), Jurupa Valley High (1,693 students), and Del Sol Academy (1,213 students). See the Jurupa Unified district page for the complete list.
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