Enrollment
548
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Castaic, CA
Santa Clarita Valley International
Federal NCES profile for Santa Clarita Valley International, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060213712191Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Clarita Valley International earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Castaic · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- small classes for California
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Clarita Valley International has class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Clarita Valley International ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Castaic, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060213712191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Santa Clarita Valley International compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Santa Clarita Valley International
Santa Clarita Valley International is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Castaic, California, enrolling 548 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 15.2:1, Santa Clarita Valley International is leaner than roughly 89% of California schools and 29% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 548 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,388 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #614.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 183 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Santa Clarita Valley International District spends $11,657 per pupil, 29% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Santa Clarita Valley International District is a single-school charter district, so Santa Clarita Valley International operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Santa Clarita Valley International compares
Santa Clarita Valley International on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 11% in California - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.8%
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
$11,657
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 40.4%
White 35.7%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Santa Clarita Valley International is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Santa Clarita Valley International District, which includes Santa Clarita Valley International.
$11,657
Per student
-29%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 61.4%
Federal 5.6%
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.
Similar other 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 (~548 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Santa Clarita Valley International
How many students attend Santa Clarita Valley International?
Santa Clarita Valley International has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in Castaic, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Clarita Valley International?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Clarita Valley International is 15.2:1, which is 29% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 3% lower 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 Santa Clarita Valley International?
30.4% of students at Santa Clarita Valley International are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Clarita Valley International?
The largest demographic group at Santa Clarita Valley International is Hispanic or Latino at 40.4% of enrollment, in Castaic, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Clarita Valley International?
Santa Clarita Valley International has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Santa Clarita Valley International rank among public schools in Castaic?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Clarita Valley International ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Castaic, 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 Castaic on the city page.
Is Santa Clarita Valley International a good school?
Santa Clarita Valley International earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Santa Clarita Valley International District?
None; Santa Clarita Valley International District is a single-school charter district, and Santa Clarita Valley International is its only campus.
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