- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Las Flores, CA
Tesoro High
Federal NCES profile for Tesoro 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 060744008750
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tesoro High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 2,030
- students enrolled
Tesoro High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744008750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-177 students YoY
Tesoro High shrank from 2,217 students in 2022-23 to 2,040 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 92.1 → 95.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-177 students YoY 060744008750 · Las Flores, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,030 enr · 22.1:1 · 13.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
Tesoro High shrank from 2,217 students in 2022-23 to 2,040 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 92.1 → 95.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tesoro High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Clemente H
San Clemente High
2,740 students
- San Juan Hills
San Juan Hills High
2,641 students
- Aliso Niguel H
Aliso Niguel High
2,563 students
- This school
Tesoro High
2,030 students
- Capistrano Val
Capistrano Valley High
1,991 students
- Dana Hills Hig
Dana Hills High
1,725 students
What this shows Tesoro High reports 2,030 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tesoro High compares
Tesoro High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 76% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,030 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,030
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,820
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Asian 15.9%
Two or More 10.3%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Tesoro High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Capistrano Unified reports $15,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tesoro High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dana Hills High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tesoro High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,563
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,991
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,725
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~2,030 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tesoro High
How many students attend Tesoro High?
Tesoro High has 2,030 students enrolled. It is a high school in Las Flores, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,217 (2022-23) → 2,040 (2023-24), down 177.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tesoro High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tesoro High is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tesoro High?
13.5% of students at Tesoro High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tesoro High?
The largest demographic group at Tesoro High is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Las Flores, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tesoro High?
Tesoro 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).
What other schools are in Capistrano Unified?
Besides Tesoro High, Capistrano Unified also operates San Clemente High (2,740 students), San Juan Hills High (2,641 students), and Aliso Niguel High (2,563 students). See the Capistrano Unified district page for the complete list.