- Enrollment
- 4,353
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060985004959
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 36/100 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
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Santiago High held near 3,517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+57 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 134.9 → 135.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+57 students YoY 060985004959 · Corona, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,577 enr · 26.7:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students)
Santiago High held near 3,517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+57 headcount). Teacher FTE added 134.9 → 135.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Santiago High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
4,353 students
- This school
Santiago High
3,577 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High
2,712 students
- Corona High
Corona High
2,307 students
- Norco High
Norco High
2,032 students
- Dr. Augustine 1,228
Dr. Augustine Ramirez Intermediate
1,228 students
What this shows Santiago High reports 3,577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santiago High compares
Santiago 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,219
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
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.
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
District finance for Corona-Norco Unified reports $15,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~3,577 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 3,460 (2022-23) → 3,517 (2023-24), nearly flat (+57).
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 36/100 (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 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.
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.