- Enrollment
- 2,776
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tustin, CA
Tustin High
Federal NCES profile for Tustin High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064015006647
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tustin High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 18
- public schools in Tustin · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tustin High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tustin High ranks #2 of 18 public schools in Tustin, CA.
School address
District: Tustin Unified · California
NCES ID 064015006647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-170 students YoY
Tustin High shrank from 1,990 students in 2022-23 to 1,820 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 80.7 → 73.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-170 students YoY 064015006647 · Tustin, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,627 enr · 20.3:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Arnold O. Beckman High (2,776 students)
Tustin High shrank from 1,990 students in 2022-23 to 1,820 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 80.7 → 73.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tustin High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arnold O. Beck
Arnold O. Beckman High
2,776 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
2,126 students
- This school
Tustin High
1,627 students
- Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills
1,373 students
- Sycamore Magne 1,085
Sycamore Magnet Academy
1,085 students
- Pioneer Middle 971
Pioneer Middle
971 students
What this shows Tustin High reports 1,627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tustin High compares
Tustin 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 | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,627 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,627
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$15,381
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.2%
White 6.4%
Asian 6.1%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Tustin High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tustin Unified reports $15,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tustin High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold O. Beckman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hills | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Magnet Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tustin High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,126
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Tustin
1 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 (~1,627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tustin High
How many students attend Tustin High?
Tustin High has 1,627 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tustin, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,990 (2022-23) → 1,820 (2023-24), down 170.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tustin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tustin High is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tustin High?
62.7% of students at Tustin High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tustin High?
The largest demographic group at Tustin High is Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment, in Tustin, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tustin High?
Tustin High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Tustin High rank among public schools in Tustin?
By Resource Investment Index, Tustin High ranks #2 of 18 public schools in Tustin, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tustin on the city page.
What other schools are in Tustin Unified?
Besides Tustin High, Tustin Unified also operates Arnold O. Beckman High (2,776 students), Foothill High (2,126 students), and Orchard Hills (1,373 students). See the Tustin Unified district page for the complete list.