- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271013831
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 48/100 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
- 48
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 062271013831 · Sylmar, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 14.6:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 205
Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet
205 students
What this shows Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet compares
Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,444
- 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
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 (~205 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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 48/100 (typical 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 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.
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.