- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Elsinore, CA
Temescal Canyon High
Federal NCES profile for Temescal Canyon High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060002710280
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Temescal Canyon High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Lake Elsinore · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.3:1
- large classes for California
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Temescal Canyon High has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Temescal Canyon High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lake Elsinore, CA.
School address
District: Lake Elsinore Unified · California
NCES ID 060002710280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Temescal Canyon High held near 2,248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+72 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 87.7 → 89.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+72 students YoY 060002710280 · Lake Elsinore, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,373 enr · 27.3:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Elsinore High (1,927 students)
Temescal Canyon High held near 2,248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+72 headcount). Teacher FTE added 87.7 → 89.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Temescal Canyon High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Temescal Canyon High
2,373 students
- Elsinore High
Elsinore High
1,927 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High
1,687 students
- David a. Brown
David a. Brown Middle
1,030 students
- Terra Cotta Mi
Terra Cotta Middle
1,026 students
- Canyon Lake Mi
Canyon Lake Middle
951 students
What this shows Temescal Canyon High reports 2,373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Temescal Canyon High compares
Temescal Canyon 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 | 27.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,373 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,373
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$16,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 565 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
White 24.5%
African American 5.1%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Temescal Canyon High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Elsinore Unified reports $16,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Temescal Canyon High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsinore High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| David a. Brown Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Terra Cotta Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon Lake Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Temescal Canyon High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Lake Elsinore
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Temescal Canyon High
How many students attend Temescal Canyon High?
Temescal Canyon High has 2,373 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Elsinore, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,176 (2022-23) → 2,248 (2023-24), nearly flat (+72).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Temescal Canyon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Temescal Canyon High is 27.3:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Temescal Canyon High?
46.6% of students at Temescal Canyon High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Temescal Canyon High?
The largest demographic group at Temescal Canyon High is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in Lake Elsinore, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Temescal Canyon High?
Temescal Canyon High has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Temescal Canyon High rank among high schools in Lake Elsinore?
By Resource Investment Index, Temescal Canyon High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lake Elsinore, 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 Lake Elsinore on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Elsinore Unified?
Besides Temescal Canyon High, Lake Elsinore Unified also operates Elsinore High (1,927 students), Lakeside High (1,687 students), and David a. Brown Middle (1,030 students). See the Lake Elsinore Unified district page for the complete list.