Enrollment
2,739
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Temecula, CA
Temecula Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Temecula Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060002809499
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Temecula Valley High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Temecula · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Temecula Valley High has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Temecula Valley High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Temecula, CA.
School address
District: Temecula Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060002809499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
114.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Temecula Valley High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Temecula Valley High
Temecula Valley High is a large high school in Temecula, California, enrolling 2,739 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.9% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,739 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 195 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #183, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Temecula Valley Unified spends $12,879 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Temecula's high schools, it stands alongside Chaparral High (3,136 students): Temecula Valley High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24:1 vs 26.6:1).
Temecula Valley Unified also operates Chaparral High (3,136 students) and Great Oak High (2,946 students) alongside Temecula Valley High.
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 Temecula Valley High compares
Temecula Valley High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,739 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,739
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$12,879
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
White 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 37.7%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 6.9%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Temecula Valley High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Temecula Valley Unified, which includes Temecula Valley High.
$12,879
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 60.9%
Federal 7.3%
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 Temecula Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Oak High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bella Vista Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Temecula Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erle Stanley Gardner Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Temecula Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,136
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 2,946
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,249
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Temecula
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,739 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Temecula Valley High
How many students attend Temecula Valley High?
Temecula Valley High has 2,739 students enrolled. It is a high school in Temecula, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Temecula Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Temecula Valley High is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Temecula Valley High?
23.9% of students at Temecula Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Temecula Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Temecula Valley High is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Temecula, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Temecula Valley High?
Temecula Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Temecula Valley High rank among high schools in Temecula?
By Resource Investment Index, Temecula Valley High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Temecula, 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 Temecula on the city page.
Is Temecula Valley High a good school?
Temecula Valley High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 Temecula Valley Unified?
Besides Temecula Valley High, Temecula Valley Unified also operates Chaparral High (3,136 students), Great Oak High (2,946 students), and Bella Vista Middle (1,249 students). See the Temecula Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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