Enrollment
1,029
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063471005859
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in San Lorenzo · Resource Index
- 36
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Lorenzo High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Lorenzo High
San Lorenzo High is a higher-need, large high school in San Lorenzo, California, enrolling 1,029 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,029 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 894 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #153.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among San Lorenzo's high schools, it stands alongside Arroyo High (1,499 students): San Lorenzo High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.6:1 vs 24.6:1).
San Lorenzo Unified also operates Arroyo High (1,499 students) and Bohannon Middle (606 students) alongside San Lorenzo 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 San Lorenzo High compares
San Lorenzo 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,066
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
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.
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 68.8%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Lorenzo Unified, which includes San Lorenzo High.
$15,066
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 56.3%
Federal 7.1%
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 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
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
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 (~1,029 students)
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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.
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 36/100 (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 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.
Is San Lorenzo High a good school?
San Lorenzo High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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