- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sylmar, CA
Sylmar Charter High
Federal NCES profile for Sylmar Charter High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271003385Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sylmar Charter High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Sylmar · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- small classes for California
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sylmar Charter High has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sylmar Charter High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Sylmar, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Sylmar Charter High held near 1,508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.6 → 77.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 062271003385 · Sylmar, CA High · MID · CHARTER
1,463 enr · 18.1:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Sylmar Charter High held near 1,508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.6 → 77.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sylmar Charter High 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
Sylmar Charter High
1,463 students
What this shows Sylmar Charter High reports 1,463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sylmar Charter High compares
Sylmar Charter 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,463 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,463
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.9%
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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.3%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.1%
White 2.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Sylmar Charter High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Charter High 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 | Similar 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 Charter High'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.
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
Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet
Alternative education program
205 students 14.6:1 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 (~1,463 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sylmar Charter High
How many students attend Sylmar Charter High?
Sylmar Charter High has 1,463 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sylmar, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,506 (2022-23) → 1,508 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylmar Charter High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sylmar Charter High is 18.1:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 Sylmar Charter High?
84.9% of students at Sylmar Charter High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sylmar Charter High?
The largest demographic group at Sylmar Charter High is Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment, in Sylmar, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sylmar Charter High?
Sylmar Charter High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Charter High rank among high schools in Sylmar?
By Resource Investment Index, Sylmar Charter High ranks #5 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 Charter High, 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.