- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Yermo, CA
Silver Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Silver Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063682007257
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Valley High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Yermo · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Valley High has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Valley High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Yermo, CA.
School address
District: Silver Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063682007257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Silver Valley High held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 063682007257 · Yermo, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 17.8:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary (510 students)
Silver Valley High held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Silver Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Congressman Je
Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary
510 students
- Tiefort View I
Tiefort View Intermediate
408 students
- This school
Silver Valley High
392 students
- Yermo Elementa
Yermo Elementary
368 students
- Fort Irwin Mid
Fort Irwin Middle
312 students
- Newberry Sprin 106
Newberry Springs Elementary
106 students
What this shows Silver Valley High reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Valley High compares
Silver Valley 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$20,932
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.1%
White 33.7%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Silver Valley High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Silver Valley Unified reports $20,932 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silver Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tiefort View Intermediate | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yermo Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Irwin Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newberry Springs Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Yermo
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Valley High
How many students attend Silver Valley High?
Silver Valley High has 392 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yermo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Valley High is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Valley High?
43.4% of students at Silver Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Silver Valley High is Hispanic or Latino at 44.1% of enrollment, in Yermo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Valley High?
Silver Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Silver Valley High rank among public schools in Yermo?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Valley High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Yermo, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Silver Valley Unified?
Besides Silver Valley High, Silver Valley Unified also operates Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary (510 students), Tiefort View Intermediate (408 students), and Yermo Elementary (368 students). See the Silver Valley Unified district page for the complete list.