- Enrollment
- 2,405
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hesperia, CA
Sultana High
Federal NCES profile for Sultana High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060001405093
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sultana High earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Hesperia · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sultana High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sultana High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Hesperia, CA.
School address
District: Hesperia Unified · California
NCES ID 060001405093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Sultana High held near 2,181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.9 → 93.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 060001405093 · Hesperia, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,098 enr · 23.6:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Hesperia High (2,405 students)
Sultana High held near 2,181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.9 → 93.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sultana High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hesperia High
Hesperia High
2,405 students
- Oak Hills High
Oak Hills High
2,370 students
- This school
Sultana High
2,098 students
- Hesperia Junio
Hesperia Junior High
1,228 students
- Ranchero Middl
Ranchero Middle
1,140 students
- Cedar Middle
Cedar Middle
1,061 students
What this shows Sultana High reports 2,098 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sultana High compares
Sultana 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,098 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,098
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$15,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 226 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.5%
White 17.1%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Sultana High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
District finance for Hesperia Unified reports $15,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sultana High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperia High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hesperia Junior High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ranchero Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sultana High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Hesperia
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Alta Vista Innovation High
Standard public school
2,812 students 37:1 students per teacher
Hesperia High
Standard public school
2,405 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Mojave High
Alternative education program
277 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Canyon Ridge High
Alternative education program
218 students 16.8:1 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 (~2,098 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sultana High
How many students attend Sultana High?
Sultana High has 2,098 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hesperia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,169 (2022-23) → 2,181 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sultana High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sultana High is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sultana High?
48.4% of students at Sultana High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sultana High?
The largest demographic group at Sultana High is Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment, in Hesperia, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sultana High?
Sultana High has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Sultana High rank among high schools in Hesperia?
By Resource Investment Index, Sultana High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Hesperia, 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 Hesperia on the city page.
What other schools are in Hesperia Unified?
Besides Sultana High, Hesperia Unified also operates Hesperia High (2,405 students), Oak Hills High (2,370 students), and Hesperia Junior High (1,228 students). See the Hesperia Unified district page for the complete list.