Enrollment
1,627
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064015006647
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 52/100 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
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tustin High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tustin High
Tustin High is a higher-need, large high school in Tustin, California, enrolling 1,627 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.7% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,627 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 376 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #20, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Tustin's high schools, it stands alongside Hillview High (Continuation) (142 students): Tustin High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.3:1 vs 14.2:1).
Tustin Unified also operates Arnold O. Beckman High (2,776 students) and Foothill High (2,126 students) alongside Tustin 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 Tustin High compares
Tustin 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,372
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tustin Unified, which includes Tustin High.
$13,372
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.9%
State 38.0%
Federal 8.1%
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 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
- 2,776
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
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 (~1,627 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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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.
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 52/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Tustin High a good school?
Tustin High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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