- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Victorville, CA
Silverado High
Federal NCES profile for Silverado High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063697206461
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silverado High earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Victorville · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Silverado High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silverado High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Victorville, CA.
School address
District: Victor Valley Union High · California
NCES ID 063697206461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Silverado High held near 2,171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 94.1 → 97.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 063697206461 · Victorville, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,165 enr · 23:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Victor Valley High (2,255 students)
Silverado High held near 2,171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 94.1 → 97.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Silverado High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Victor Valley
Victor Valley High
2,255 students
- Adelanto High
Adelanto High
2,247 students
- This school
Silverado High
2,165 students
- University Pre
University Preparatory
1,136 students
- Cobalt Institu
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy
1,058 students
- Lakeview Leade 901
Lakeview Leadership Academy
901 students
What this shows Silverado High reports 2,165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silverado High compares
Silverado 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,165 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,165
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$18,531
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
419
in-school suspensions + 301 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.3%
African American 19.9%
White 4.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Silverado High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Victor Valley Union High reports $18,531 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silverado High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adelanto High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Preparatory | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Leadership Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silverado High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,247
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Victorville
2 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 (~2,165 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Frequently asked questions about Silverado High
How many students attend Silverado High?
Silverado High has 2,165 students enrolled. It is a high school in Victorville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,175 (2022-23) → 2,171 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silverado High?
The student-teacher ratio at Silverado High is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silverado High?
57.7% of students at Silverado High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silverado High?
The largest demographic group at Silverado High is Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment, in Victorville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silverado High?
Silverado High has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower 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 Silverado High rank among high schools in Victorville?
By Resource Investment Index, Silverado High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Victorville, 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 Victorville on the city page.
What other schools are in Victor Valley Union High?
Besides Silverado High, Victor Valley Union High also operates Victor Valley High (2,255 students), Adelanto High (2,247 students), and University Preparatory (1,136 students). See the Victor Valley Union High district page for the complete list.