Enrollment
205
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sylmar, CA
Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271013831
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Sylmar · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for California
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Sylmar, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271013831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet
Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Sylmar, California, enrolling 205 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.6:1, Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet is leaner than roughly 90% of California schools and 32% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 85.0% of students qualify for free meals, 53% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 205 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 501 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 103 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.0% 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 Sylmar's high schools, it stands alongside Sylmar Charter High (1,463 students): Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 18.1:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering 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 Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet compares
Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 103 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 91.7%
White 2.9%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Unified, which includes Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering 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 Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering 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 Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering 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 high schools in Sylmar
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Sylmar Charter High
Standard public school
1,463 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Puc Lakeview Charter High
Standard public school
444 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2
Standard public school
208 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Continuation
Alternative education program
67 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Similar high 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 (~205 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet
How many students attend Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet?
Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet has 205 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sylmar, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet is 14.6:1, which is 32% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 7% lower 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 Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet?
85.0% of students at Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment, in Sylmar, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet?
Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet rank among high schools in Sylmar?
By Resource Investment Index, Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Sylmar, 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 Sylmar on the city page.
Is Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet a good school?
Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% 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 Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering 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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