- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Santa Paula, CA
Santa Paula High
Federal NCES profile for Santa Paula 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 060142106114
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Paula High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 13
- public schools in Santa Paula · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Paula High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Paula High ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Santa Paula, CA.
School address
District: Santa Paula Unified · California
NCES ID 060142106114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Santa Paula High held near 1,659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.0 → 76.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-49 students YoY 060142106114 · Santa Paula, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,494 enr · 20.8:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen City Elementary (675 students)
Santa Paula High held near 1,659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.0 → 76.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Santa Paula High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Santa Paula High
1,494 students
- Glen City Elem
Glen City Elementary
675 students
- Isbell Middle
Isbell Middle
634 students
- Grace Thille E 358
Grace Thille Elementary
358 students
- Barbara Webste 325
Barbara Webster Elementary
325 students
- Blanchard Elem 317
Blanchard Elementary
317 students
What this shows Santa Paula High reports 1,494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santa Paula High compares
Santa Paula 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,494 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,494
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$20,615
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.2%
White 2.7%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Santa Paula High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Paula Unified reports $20,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Santa Paula High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen City Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isbell Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grace Thille Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barbara Webster Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blanchard Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Paula High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools in Santa Paula
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,494 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Santa Paula High
How many students attend Santa Paula High?
Santa Paula High has 1,494 students enrolled. It is a high school in Santa Paula, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,708 (2022-23) → 1,659 (2023-24), nearly flat (-49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Paula High?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Paula High is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Santa Paula High?
63.1% of students at Santa Paula High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Paula High?
The largest demographic group at Santa Paula High is Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment, in Santa Paula, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Paula High?
Santa Paula 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 Santa Paula High rank among public schools in Santa Paula?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Paula High ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Santa Paula, 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 Santa Paula on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Paula Unified?
Besides Santa Paula High, Santa Paula Unified also operates Glen City Elementary (675 students), Isbell Middle (634 students), and Grace Thille Elementary (358 students). See the Santa Paula Unified district page for the complete list.