Enrollment
1,272
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sun Valley, CA
Sun Valley Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Sun Valley Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062271003378
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sun Valley Magnet earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Sun Valley · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- small classes for California
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sun Valley Magnet has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Valley Magnet ranks #3 of 5 schools in Sun Valley, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sun Valley Magnet compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sun Valley Magnet
Sun Valley Magnet is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Sun Valley, California, enrolling 1,272 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.6% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,272 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 242 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Los Angeles Unified spends $21,940 per pupil, 33% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Sun Valley's public schools, it stands alongside Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex (1,100 students): Sun Valley Magnet is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 23.9:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Sun Valley Magnet.
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 Sun Valley Magnet compares
Sun Valley Magnet on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,272
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$21,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 90.7%
White 5.5%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Sun Valley Magnet is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Unified, which includes Sun Valley Magnet.
$21,940
Per student
+33%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 19.2%
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 Sun Valley Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sun Valley Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Sun Valley
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex
Standard public school
1,100 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
784 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Virtual Academy of International Studies/Humanities
Alternative education program
665 students 13:1 students per teacher
Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
Alternative education program
372 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~1,272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sun Valley Magnet
How many students attend Sun Valley Magnet?
Sun Valley Magnet has 1,272 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Sun Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Magnet is 17.2:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% 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 Sun Valley Magnet?
91.6% of students at Sun Valley Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sun Valley Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Sun Valley Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment, in Sun Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sun Valley Magnet?
Sun Valley Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Sun Valley Magnet rank among schools in Sun Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Valley Magnet ranks #3 of 5 schools in Sun Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sun Valley on the city page.
Is Sun Valley Magnet a good school?
Sun Valley Magnet earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Sun Valley Magnet, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.
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