- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Fernando, CA
San Fernando Senior High
Federal NCES profile for San Fernando Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271003325
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Fernando Senior High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in San Fernando · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- small classes for California
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
San Fernando Senior High has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Fernando Senior High ranks #3 of 6 high schools in San Fernando, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-120 students YoY
San Fernando Senior High shrank from 1,745 students in 2022-23 to 1,625 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 94.0 → 87.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-120 students YoY 062271003325 · San Fernando, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,608 enr · 17.1:1 · 89.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
San Fernando Senior High shrank from 1,745 students in 2022-23 to 1,625 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 94.0 → 87.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Fernando Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school
San Fernando Senior High
1,608 students
What this shows San Fernando Senior High reports 1,608 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Fernando Senior High compares
San Fernando Senior High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,608 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,608
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% 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
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.8%
White 1.9%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, San Fernando Senior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Fernando Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Fernando Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,608 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Fernando Senior High
How many students attend San Fernando Senior High?
San Fernando Senior High has 1,608 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Fernando, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,745 (2022-23) → 1,625 (2023-24), down 120.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Fernando Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at San Fernando Senior High is 17.1:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 9% 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 San Fernando Senior High?
89.2% of students at San Fernando Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Fernando Senior High?
The largest demographic group at San Fernando Senior High is Hispanic or Latino at 95.8% of enrollment, in San Fernando, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Fernando Senior High?
San Fernando Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 San Fernando Senior High rank among high schools in San Fernando?
By Resource Investment Index, San Fernando Senior High ranks #3 of 6 high schools in San Fernando, 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 San Fernando on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides San Fernando Senior High, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.