Enrollment
2,373
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060002710280
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 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 36/100 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
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Temescal Canyon High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Temescal Canyon High
Temescal Canyon High is a large high school in Lake Elsinore, California, enrolling 2,373 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.3:1 is larger than about 90% of California schools and 27% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,373 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 246 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #198, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (25%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 565 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lake Elsinore's high schools, it stands alongside Lakeside High (1,687 students): Temescal Canyon High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.3:1 vs 23.4:1).
Lake Elsinore Unified also operates Elsinore High (1,927 students) and Lakeside High (1,687 students) alongside Temescal Canyon 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 Temescal Canyon High compares
Temescal Canyon 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,740
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Elsinore Unified, which includes Temescal Canyon High.
$14,740
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 61.4%
Federal 12.6%
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 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
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
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 (~2,373 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.3:1)
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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.
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 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 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.
Is Temescal Canyon High a good school?
Temescal Canyon High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 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.
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