Enrollment
1,890
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063432002688
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 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 53/100 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
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scripps Ranch High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scripps Ranch High
Scripps Ranch High is a lower-poverty, large high school in San Diego, California, enrolling 1,890 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27:1 is larger than about 89% of California schools and 26% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.4% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,890 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 204 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Asian (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among San Diego's high schools, it stands alongside Del Norte High (2,557 students): Scripps Ranch High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27:1 vs 26.9:1).
San Diego Unified also operates Henry High (2,485 students) and Mira Mesa High (2,187 students) alongside Scripps Ranch 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 Scripps Ranch High compares
Scripps Ranch 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,665
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Diego Unified, which includes Scripps Ranch High.
$18,665
Per student
+13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.5%
State 25.1%
Federal 14.4%
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 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
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
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 (~1,890 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27:1)
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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.
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 53/100 (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 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.
Is Scripps Ranch High a good school?
Scripps Ranch High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 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.
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