- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Felton, CA
San Lorenzo Valley High
Federal NCES profile for San Lorenzo Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063474005865
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Lorenzo Valley High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Felton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
San Lorenzo Valley High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Lorenzo Valley High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Felton, CA.
School address
District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063474005865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
San Lorenzo Valley High held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 063474005865 · Felton, CA High · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 19.9:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: San Lorenzo Valley Elementary (537 students)
San Lorenzo Valley High held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Lorenzo Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
San Lorenzo Valley High
578 students
- San Lorenzo Va
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
537 students
- Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek Elementary
416 students
- San Lorenzo Va
San Lorenzo Valley Middle
396 students
- Slvusd Charter
Slvusd Charter
301 students
What this shows San Lorenzo Valley High reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Lorenzo Valley High compares
San Lorenzo Valley 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$14,213
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, San Lorenzo Valley High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Lorenzo Valley Unified reports $14,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Lorenzo Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Lorenzo Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boulder Creek Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Lorenzo Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slvusd Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Lorenzo Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Lorenzo Valley High
How many students attend San Lorenzo Valley High?
San Lorenzo Valley High has 578 students enrolled. It is a high school in Felton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Lorenzo Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at San Lorenzo Valley High is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Valley High?
20.7% of students at San Lorenzo Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Lorenzo Valley High?
The largest demographic group at San Lorenzo Valley High is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Felton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Lorenzo Valley High?
San Lorenzo Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Valley High rank among public schools in Felton?
By Resource Investment Index, San Lorenzo Valley High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Felton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in San Lorenzo Valley Unified?
Besides San Lorenzo Valley High, San Lorenzo Valley Unified also operates San Lorenzo Valley Elementary (537 students), Boulder Creek Elementary (416 students), and San Lorenzo Valley Middle (396 students). See the San Lorenzo Valley Unified district page for the complete list.