- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Diego, CA
Scripps Ranch High
Federal NCES profile for Scripps Ranch High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063432002688
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scripps Ranch High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 41
- high schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27:1
- large classes for California
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Scripps Ranch High has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scripps Ranch High ranks #2 of 41 high schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Unified · California
NCES ID 063432002688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Scripps Ranch High held near 1,920 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.3 → 72.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-64 students YoY 063432002688 · San Diego, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,890 enr · 27:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry High (2,485 students)
Scripps Ranch High held near 1,920 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.3 → 72.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Scripps Ranch High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry High
Henry High
2,485 students
- Mira Mesa High
Mira Mesa High
2,187 students
- Hoover High
Hoover High
2,011 students
- This school
Scripps Ranch High
1,890 students
- Point Loma Hig
Point Loma High
1,724 students
- San Diego High
San Diego High
1,602 students
What this shows Scripps Ranch High reports 1,890 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scripps Ranch High compares
Scripps Ranch 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 76% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,890 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,890
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
27:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,783
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.2%
Asian 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 12.8%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Scripps Ranch High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Diego Unified reports $20,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scripps Ranch High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mira Mesa High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoover High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Point Loma High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Diego High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scripps Ranch High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
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 (~1,890 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scripps Ranch High
How many students attend Scripps Ranch High?
Scripps Ranch High has 1,890 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,984 (2022-23) → 1,920 (2023-24), nearly flat (-64).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scripps Ranch High?
The student-teacher ratio at Scripps Ranch High is 27:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scripps Ranch High?
13.4% of students at Scripps Ranch High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scripps Ranch High?
The largest demographic group at Scripps Ranch High is White at 36.2% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scripps Ranch High?
Scripps Ranch High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Scripps Ranch High rank among high schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Scripps Ranch High ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in San Diego Unified?
Besides Scripps Ranch High, San Diego Unified also operates Henry High (2,485 students), Mira Mesa High (2,187 students), and Hoover High (2,011 students). See the San Diego Unified district page for the complete list.