- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Lorenzo, CA
San Lorenzo High
Federal NCES profile for San Lorenzo High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063471005859
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Lorenzo High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in San Lorenzo · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
San Lorenzo High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Lorenzo High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in San Lorenzo, CA.
School address
District: San Lorenzo Unified · California
NCES ID 063471005859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
San Lorenzo High held near 1,136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 50.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-50 students YoY 063471005859 · San Lorenzo, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,029 enr · 20.6:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Arroyo High (1,499 students)
San Lorenzo High held near 1,136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 50.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Lorenzo High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arroyo High
Arroyo High
1,499 students
- This school
San Lorenzo High
1,029 students
- Bohannon Middl
Bohannon Middle
606 students
- Hesperian Elem 500
Hesperian Elementary
500 students
- Washington Man 500
Washington Manor Middle
500 students
- Edendale Middl 483
Edendale Middle
483 students
What this shows San Lorenzo High reports 1,029 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Lorenzo High compares
San Lorenzo 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 | 20.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,029 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,029
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 40% in California - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
$17,078
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.8%
Asian 13.4%
African American 9.9%
White 3.9%
Two or More 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, San Lorenzo High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Lorenzo Unified reports $17,078 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Lorenzo High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bohannon Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hesperian Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Manor Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edendale Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Lorenzo High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar high schools in San Lorenzo
3 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 (~1,029 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Lorenzo High
How many students attend San Lorenzo High?
San Lorenzo High has 1,029 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Lorenzo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,186 (2022-23) → 1,136 (2023-24), nearly flat (-50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Lorenzo High?
The student-teacher ratio at San Lorenzo High is 20.6:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 Lorenzo High?
74.4% of students at San Lorenzo High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Lorenzo High?
The largest demographic group at San Lorenzo High is Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment, in San Lorenzo, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Lorenzo High?
San Lorenzo High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Lorenzo High rank among high schools in San Lorenzo?
By Resource Investment Index, San Lorenzo High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in San Lorenzo, 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 Lorenzo on the city page.
What other schools are in San Lorenzo Unified?
Besides San Lorenzo High, San Lorenzo Unified also operates Arroyo High (1,499 students), Bohannon Middle (606 students), and Hesperian Elementary (500 students). See the San Lorenzo Unified district page for the complete list.