- Enrollment
- 2,286
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saugus, CA
Saugus High
Federal NCES profile for Saugus High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064251006961
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saugus High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Saugus · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Saugus High has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saugus High ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Saugus, CA.
School address
District: William S. Hart Union High · California
NCES ID 064251006961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
Saugus High held near 2,295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-83 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 95.9 → 95.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-83 students YoY 064251006961 · Saugus, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,317 enr · 24.4:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Valencia High (2,286 students)
Saugus High held near 2,295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-83 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 95.9 → 95.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Saugus High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Saugus High
2,317 students
- Valencia High
Valencia High
2,286 students
- Golden Valley
Golden Valley High
1,980 students
- Canyon High
Canyon High
1,952 students
- William S. Har
William S. Hart High
1,941 students
- West Ranch Hig
West Ranch High
1,777 students
What this shows Saugus High reports 2,317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saugus High compares
Saugus 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 75% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,317 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,317
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,249
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Saugus High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for William S. Hart Union High reports $15,249 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saugus High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Golden Valley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William S. Hart High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Ranch High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saugus High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,941
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~2,317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saugus High
How many students attend Saugus High?
Saugus High has 2,317 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saugus, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,378 (2022-23) → 2,295 (2023-24), nearly flat (-83).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saugus High?
The student-teacher ratio at Saugus High is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saugus High?
13.7% of students at Saugus High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saugus High?
The largest demographic group at Saugus High is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Saugus, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saugus High?
Saugus High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Saugus High rank among public schools in Saugus?
By Resource Investment Index, Saugus High ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Saugus, 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 Saugus on the city page.
What other schools are in William S. Hart Union High?
Besides Saugus High, William S. Hart Union High also operates Valencia High (2,286 students), Golden Valley High (1,980 students), and Canyon High (1,952 students). See the William S. Hart Union High district page for the complete list.