Enrollment
3,577
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Corona, CA
Santiago High
Federal NCES profile for Santiago High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060985004959
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santiago High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Corona · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 26.7:1
- large classes for California
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Santiago High has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santiago High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Corona, CA.
School address
District: Corona-Norco Unified · California
NCES ID 060985004959 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
134.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Santiago High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Santiago High
Santiago High is a large high school in Corona, California, enrolling 3,577 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.7:1 is larger than about 88% of California schools and 24% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,577 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 102 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Corona's high schools, it stands alongside Centennial High (2,712 students): Santiago High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.7:1 vs 22.4:1).
Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students) and Centennial High (2,712 students) alongside Santiago 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 Santiago High compares
Santiago 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 | 26.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,577 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,577
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,711
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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
Hispanic or Latino 42.7%
White 32.6%
Asian 15.3%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Santiago High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corona-Norco Unified, which includes Santiago High.
$13,711
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 61.1%
Federal 12.2%
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 Santiago High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corona High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norco High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. Augustine Ramirez Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santiago High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,353
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Corona
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Centennial High
Standard public school
2,712 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Corona High
Standard public school
2,307 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Lee V. Pollard High
Alternative education program
413 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Orange Grove High
Alternative education program
162 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~3,577 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Santiago High
How many students attend Santiago High?
Santiago High has 3,577 students enrolled. It is a high school in Corona, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santiago High?
The student-teacher ratio at Santiago High is 26.7:1, which is 24% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santiago High?
33.2% of students at Santiago High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santiago High?
The largest demographic group at Santiago High is Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment, in Corona, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santiago High?
Santiago High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Santiago High rank among high schools in Corona?
By Resource Investment Index, Santiago High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Corona, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Corona on the city page.
Is Santiago High a good school?
Santiago High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 Corona-Norco Unified?
Besides Santiago High, Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students), Centennial High (2,712 students), and Corona High (2,307 students). See the Corona-Norco Unified district page for the complete list.
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