Enrollment
247
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Diego, CA
School for Entrepreneurship and Technology
Federal NCES profile for School for Entrepreneurship and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060211012640Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School for Entrepreneurship and Technology earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #25 of 41
- high schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
School for Entrepreneurship and Technology has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School for Entrepreneurship and Technology ranks #25 of 41 high schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060211012640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School for Entrepreneurship and Technology compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at School for Entrepreneurship and Technology
School for Entrepreneurship and Technology is a mid-sized charter high school in San Diego, California, enrolling 247 students.
At 22.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.2% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the California average.
Enrollment of 247 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 351 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #247.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 61/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding School for Entrepreneurship and Technology District spends $12,949 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among San Diego's high schools, it stands alongside Del Norte High (2,557 students): School for Entrepreneurship and Technology is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.5:1 vs 26.9:1).
School for Entrepreneurship and Technology District is a single-school charter district, so School for Entrepreneurship and Technology 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 School for Entrepreneurship and Technology compares
School for Entrepreneurship and Technology on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$12,949
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 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
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, School for Entrepreneurship and Technology is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School for Entrepreneurship and Technology District, which includes School for Entrepreneurship and Technology.
$12,949
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.1%
State 36.4%
Federal 5.5%
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 high schools in San Diego
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Del Norte High
Standard public school
2,557 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Torrey Pines High
Standard public school
2,536 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Henry High
Standard public school
2,485 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Rancho Bernardo High
Standard public school
2,210 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Mira Mesa High
Standard public school
2,187 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Canyon Crest Academy
Standard public school
2,147 students 25.3:1 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 (~247 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about School for Entrepreneurship and Technology
How many students attend School for Entrepreneurship and Technology?
School for Entrepreneurship and Technology has 247 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Diego, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for Entrepreneurship and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at School for Entrepreneurship and Technology is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School for Entrepreneurship and Technology?
23.2% of students at School for Entrepreneurship and Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School for Entrepreneurship and Technology?
The largest demographic group at School for Entrepreneurship and Technology is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School for Entrepreneurship and Technology?
School for Entrepreneurship and Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does School for Entrepreneurship and Technology rank among high schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, School for Entrepreneurship and Technology ranks #25 of 41 high schools in San Diego, 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 San Diego on the city page.
Is School for Entrepreneurship and Technology a good school?
School for Entrepreneurship and Technology earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 School for Entrepreneurship and Technology District?
None; School for Entrepreneurship and Technology District is a single-school charter district, and School for Entrepreneurship and Technology is its only campus.
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