- Enrollment
- 1,539
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sanger, CA
Sanger High
Federal NCES profile for Sanger High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063525005978
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sanger High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 15
- public schools in Sanger · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sanger High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sanger High ranks #3 of 15 public schools in Sanger, CA.
School address
District: Sanger Unified · California
NCES ID 063525005978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-291 students YoY
Sanger High shrank from 2,734 students in 2022-23 to 2,443 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 122.3 → 109.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-291 students YoY 063525005978 · Sanger, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,426 enr · 19.9:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Academic Middle (1,539 students)
Sanger High shrank from 2,734 students in 2022-23 to 2,443 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 122.3 → 109.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sanger High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sanger High
2,426 students
- Washington Aca
Washington Academic Middle
1,539 students
- Sanger West Hi
Sanger West High
1,438 students
- John S. Wash E 838
John S. Wash Elementary
838 students
- Fairmont Eleme 744
Fairmont Elementary
744 students
- Sequoia Elemen 696
Sequoia Elementary
696 students
What this shows Sanger High reports 2,426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sanger High compares
Sanger High is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 49.8% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,426 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
2,426
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
33.8%
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
$15,780
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
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 246 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 54 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.3%
White 12.9%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Sanger High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sanger Unified reports $15,780 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sanger High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Academic Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sanger West High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John S. Wash Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmont Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoia Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sanger High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 34.2:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~2,426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sanger High
How many students attend Sanger High?
Sanger High has 2,426 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sanger, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,734 (2022-23) → 2,443 (2023-24), down 291.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanger High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanger 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 Sanger High?
49.8% of students at Sanger High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sanger High?
The largest demographic group at Sanger High is Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment, in Sanger, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sanger High?
Sanger High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Sanger High rank among public schools in Sanger?
By Resource Investment Index, Sanger High ranks #3 of 15 public schools in Sanger, 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 Sanger on the city page.
What other schools are in Sanger Unified?
Besides Sanger High, Sanger Unified also operates Washington Academic Middle (1,539 students), Sanger West High (1,438 students), and John S. Wash Elementary (838 students). See the Sanger Unified district page for the complete list.