- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mission Viejo, CA
Trabuco Hills High
Federal NCES profile for Trabuco Hills High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063386008957
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trabuco Hills High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Mission Viejo · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Trabuco Hills High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trabuco Hills High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Mission Viejo, CA.
School address
District: Saddleback Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063386008957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Trabuco Hills High held near 2,507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-72 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 111.7 → 109.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-72 students YoY 063386008957 · Mission Viejo, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,475 enr · 22.3:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: El Toro High (1,902 students)
Trabuco Hills High held near 2,507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-72 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 111.7 → 109.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Trabuco Hills High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Trabuco Hills High
2,475 students
- El Toro High
El Toro High
1,902 students
- Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo High
1,566 students
- Laguna Hills H
Laguna Hills High
1,317 students
- Rancho Santa M
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
1,153 students
- Foothill Ranch
Foothill Ranch Elementary
990 students
What this shows Trabuco Hills High reports 2,475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trabuco Hills High compares
Trabuco Hills 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,475 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,475
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$15,515
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
Asian 17.2%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Trabuco Hills High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saddleback Valley Unified reports $15,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trabuco Hills High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Toro High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mission Viejo High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laguna Hills High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foothill Ranch Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trabuco Hills High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Mission Viejo
3 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 (~2,475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trabuco Hills High
How many students attend Trabuco Hills High?
Trabuco Hills High has 2,475 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mission Viejo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,579 (2022-23) → 2,507 (2023-24), nearly flat (-72).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trabuco Hills High?
The student-teacher ratio at Trabuco Hills High is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trabuco Hills High?
24.4% of students at Trabuco Hills High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trabuco Hills High?
The largest demographic group at Trabuco Hills High is White at 43.7% of enrollment, in Mission Viejo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trabuco Hills High?
Trabuco Hills High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Trabuco Hills High rank among high schools in Mission Viejo?
By Resource Investment Index, Trabuco Hills High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo on the city page.
What other schools are in Saddleback Valley Unified?
Besides Trabuco Hills High, Saddleback Valley Unified also operates El Toro High (1,902 students), Mission Viejo High (1,566 students), and Laguna Hills High (1,317 students). See the Saddleback Valley Unified district page for the complete list.