- Enrollment
- 2,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Santa Ana, CA
Segerstrom High
Federal NCES profile for Segerstrom High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063531010990
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Segerstrom High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #5 of 12
- high schools in Santa Ana · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Segerstrom High has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Segerstrom High ranks #5 of 12 high schools in Santa Ana, CA.
School address
District: Santa Ana Unified · California
NCES ID 063531010990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Segerstrom High held near 2,499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 98.2 → 99.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 063531010990 · Santa Ana, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,376 enr · 24.2:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Ana High (2,505 students)
Segerstrom High held near 2,499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 98.2 → 99.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Segerstrom High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Ana High
Santa Ana High
2,505 students
- This school
Segerstrom High
2,376 students
- Valley High
Valley High
1,908 students
- Hector G. Godi
Hector G. Godinez
1,687 students
- Century High
Century High
1,519 students
- Saddleback Hig
Saddleback High
1,451 students
What this shows Segerstrom High reports 2,376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Segerstrom High compares
Segerstrom 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,376 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,376
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$22,289
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.0%
Asian 5.2%
White 0.8%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Segerstrom High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Ana Unified reports $22,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Segerstrom High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hector G. Godinez | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Century High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saddleback High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Segerstrom High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Santa Ana
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Santa Ana High
Standard public school
2,505 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Foothill High
Standard public school
2,126 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Valley High
Standard public school
1,908 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Hector G. Godinez
Standard public school
1,687 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Century High
Standard public school
1,519 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Middle College High
Alternative education program
448 students 26.4:1 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 (~2,376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Segerstrom High
How many students attend Segerstrom High?
Segerstrom High has 2,376 students enrolled. It is a high school in Santa Ana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,489 (2022-23) → 2,499 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Segerstrom High?
The student-teacher ratio at Segerstrom High is 24.2:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Segerstrom High?
53.8% of students at Segerstrom High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Segerstrom High?
The largest demographic group at Segerstrom High is Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment, in Santa Ana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Segerstrom High?
Segerstrom High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Segerstrom High rank among high schools in Santa Ana?
By Resource Investment Index, Segerstrom High ranks #5 of 12 high schools in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Ana Unified?
Besides Segerstrom High, Santa Ana Unified also operates Santa Ana High (2,505 students), Valley High (1,908 students), and Hector G. Godinez (1,687 students). See the Santa Ana Unified district page for the complete list.