Enrollment
2,163
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Phelan, CA
Serrano High
Federal NCES profile for Serrano High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063697007876
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Serrano High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Phelan · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Serrano High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Serrano High ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Phelan, CA.
School address
District: Snowline Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063697007876 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
96.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Serrano High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Serrano High
Serrano High is a higher-need, large high school in Phelan, California, enrolling 2,163 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,163 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 263 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #213, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (26%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 541 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Snowline Joint Unified spends $12,967 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Phelan's high schools, it stands alongside Chaparral High (130 students): Serrano High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.5:1 vs 10.8:1).
Snowline Joint Unified also operates Baldy Mesa Elementary (985 students) and Quail Valley Middle (870 students) alongside Serrano 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 Serrano High compares
Serrano 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,163 | top 2% | - | - |
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.
2,163
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
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
33.2%
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
$12,967
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 62.7%
White 25.9%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Serrano High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Snowline Joint Unified, which includes Serrano High.
$12,967
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.8%
State 76.7%
Federal 8.5%
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.
How Serrano High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldy Mesa Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quail Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinon Mesa Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Verde Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phelan Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Serrano High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar high schools in Phelan
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,163 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Serrano High
How many students attend Serrano High?
Serrano High has 2,163 students enrolled. It is a high school in Phelan, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Serrano High?
The student-teacher ratio at Serrano High 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 Serrano High?
50.6% of students at Serrano High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Serrano High?
The largest demographic group at Serrano High is Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment, in Phelan, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Serrano High?
Serrano High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Serrano High rank among public schools in Phelan?
By Resource Investment Index, Serrano High ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Phelan, 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 Phelan on the city page.
Is Serrano High a good school?
Serrano High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Snowline Joint Unified?
Besides Serrano High, Snowline Joint Unified also operates Baldy Mesa Elementary (985 students), Quail Valley Middle (870 students), and Pinon Mesa Middle (835 students). See the Snowline Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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