- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Soledad, CA
Soledad High
Federal NCES profile for Soledad High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063705008225
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Soledad High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Soledad · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Soledad High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Soledad High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Soledad, CA.
School address
District: Soledad Unified · California
NCES ID 063705008225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Soledad High held near 1,503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.4 → 72.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 063705008225 · Soledad, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,546 enr · 21.2:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Main Street Middle (754 students)
Soledad High held near 1,503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.4 → 72.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Soledad High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Soledad High
1,546 students
- Main Street Mi
Main Street Middle
754 students
- Rose Ferrero E 530
Rose Ferrero Elementary
530 students
- San Vicente El 501
San Vicente Elementary
501 students
- Frank Ledesma 464
Frank Ledesma Elementary
464 students
- Gabilan Elemen 456
Gabilan Elementary
456 students
What this shows Soledad High reports 1,546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Soledad High compares
Soledad 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,546 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,546
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$17,342
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 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.9%
White 1.7%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 0.4%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Soledad High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Soledad Unified reports $17,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Soledad High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rose Ferrero Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Vicente Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Ledesma Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gabilan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Soledad High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar high schools in Soledad
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 (~1,546 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Soledad High
How many students attend Soledad High?
Soledad High has 1,546 students enrolled. It is a high school in Soledad, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,534 (2022-23) → 1,503 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soledad High?
The student-teacher ratio at Soledad High is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 Soledad High?
67.0% of students at Soledad High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Soledad High?
The largest demographic group at Soledad High is Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment, in Soledad, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Soledad High?
Soledad High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Soledad High rank among high schools in Soledad?
By Resource Investment Index, Soledad High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Soledad, 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 Soledad on the city page.
What other schools are in Soledad Unified?
Besides Soledad High, Soledad Unified also operates Main Street Middle (754 students), Rose Ferrero Elementary (530 students), and San Vicente Elementary (501 students). See the Soledad Unified district page for the complete list.