Enrollment
578
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063474005865
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Felton · Resource Index
- 48
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Lorenzo Valley High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Lorenzo Valley High
San Lorenzo Valley High is a mid-sized high school in Felton, California, enrolling 578 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.7% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the California average.
Enrollment of 578 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,342 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #200.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding San Lorenzo Valley Unified spends $13,215 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
San Lorenzo Valley Unified also operates San Lorenzo Valley Elementary (537 students) and Boulder Creek Elementary (416 students) alongside San Lorenzo Valley 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 Valley High compares
San Lorenzo Valley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,215
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Lorenzo Valley Unified, which includes San Lorenzo Valley High.
$13,215
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 41.5%
Federal 4.8%
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 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
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~578 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
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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.
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 48/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Felton on the city page.
Is San Lorenzo Valley High a good school?
San Lorenzo Valley High earns 48/100 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 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.
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