- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Citrus Heights, CA
San Juan High
Federal NCES profile for San Juan High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063462005817
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Juan High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Citrus Heights · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- small classes for California
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
San Juan High has class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Juan High ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Citrus Heights, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
San Juan High held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.4 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 063462005817 · Citrus Heights, CA High · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 16:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
San Juan High held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.4 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Juan High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school 559
San Juan High
559 students
What this shows San Juan High reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Juan High compares
San Juan 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
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
16:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in California - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
71.9%
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
$16,227
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
White 31.8%
African American 8.7%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, San Juan High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Juan High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Juan High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Citrus Heights
1 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 (~559 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about San Juan High
How many students attend San Juan High?
San Juan High has 559 students enrolled. It is a high school in Citrus Heights, CA. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Juan High?
The student-teacher ratio at San Juan High is 16:1, which is 26% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 2% 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 Juan High?
69.1% of students at San Juan High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Juan High?
The largest demographic group at San Juan High is Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment, in Citrus Heights, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Juan High?
San Juan High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Juan High rank among public schools in Citrus Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, San Juan High ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Citrus Heights, 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 Citrus Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides San Juan High, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.