Enrollment
1,658
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Jacinto, CA
San Jacinto Valley Academy
Federal NCES profile for San Jacinto Valley Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060239007219Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Jacinto Valley Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #11 of 15
- public schools in San Jacinto · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
San Jacinto Valley Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Jacinto Valley Academy ranks #11 of 15 public schools in San Jacinto, CA.
School address
District: San Jacinto Valley Academy District · California
NCES ID 060239007219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Jacinto Valley Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Jacinto Valley Academy
San Jacinto Valley Academy is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in San Jacinto, California, enrolling 1,658 students.
At 21.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.9% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,658 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 334 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #204.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (20%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 553 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding San Jacinto Valley Academy District spends $10,609 per pupil, 36% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among San Jacinto's public schools, it stands alongside San Jacinto Leadership Academy - Magnet (748 students): San Jacinto Valley Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.8:1 vs 32.5:1).
San Jacinto Valley Academy District is a single-school charter district, so San Jacinto Valley Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 1,658 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in California, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
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 San Jacinto Valley Academy compares
San Jacinto Valley Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,658 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,658
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 553 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 68.9%
White 19.5%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, San Jacinto Valley Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Jacinto Valley Academy District, which includes San Jacinto Valley Academy.
$10,609
Per student
-36%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.2%
State 81.3%
Federal 9.5%
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.
Similar other schools in San Jacinto
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~1,658 students)
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Frequently asked questions about San Jacinto Valley Academy
How many students attend San Jacinto Valley Academy?
San Jacinto Valley Academy has 1,658 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Jacinto, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Jacinto Valley Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at San Jacinto Valley Academy is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Jacinto Valley Academy?
50.9% of students at San Jacinto Valley Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Jacinto Valley Academy?
The largest demographic group at San Jacinto Valley Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment, in San Jacinto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Jacinto Valley Academy?
San Jacinto Valley Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 San Jacinto Valley Academy rank among public schools in San Jacinto?
By Resource Investment Index, San Jacinto Valley Academy ranks #11 of 15 public schools in San Jacinto, 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 San Jacinto on the city page.
Is San Jacinto Valley Academy a good school?
San Jacinto Valley Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 San Jacinto Valley Academy District?
None; San Jacinto Valley Academy District is a single-school charter district, and San Jacinto Valley Academy is its only campus.
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