- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vacaville, CA
Vacaville High
Federal NCES profile for Vacaville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064059006709
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vacaville High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Vacaville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Vacaville High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vacaville High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Vacaville, CA.
School address
District: Vacaville Unified · California
NCES ID 064059006709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Vacaville High held near 2,027 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 91.3 → 91.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 064059006709 · Vacaville, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,044 enr · 22.5:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Will C. Wood High (1,671 students)
Vacaville High held near 2,027 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE held 91.3 → 91.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vacaville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vacaville High
2,044 students
- Will C. Wood H
Will C. Wood High
1,671 students
- Willis Jepson
Willis Jepson Middle
954 students
- Edwin Markham
Edwin Markham Elementary
882 students
- Browns Valley 806
Browns Valley Elementary
806 students
- Jean Callison 762
Jean Callison Elementary
762 students
What this shows Vacaville High reports 2,044 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vacaville High compares
Vacaville 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,044 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,044
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$15,182
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 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
White 39.9%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 4.6%
African American 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Vacaville High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for Vacaville Unified reports $15,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vacaville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will C. Wood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willis Jepson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwin Markham Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Browns Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jean Callison Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vacaville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Vacaville
2 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 (~2,044 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vacaville High
How many students attend Vacaville High?
Vacaville High has 2,044 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vacaville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,994 (2022-23) → 2,027 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vacaville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Vacaville High is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vacaville High?
28.8% of students at Vacaville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vacaville High?
The largest demographic group at Vacaville High is Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment, in Vacaville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vacaville High?
Vacaville High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Vacaville High rank among high schools in Vacaville?
By Resource Investment Index, Vacaville High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Vacaville, 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 Vacaville on the city page.
What other schools are in Vacaville Unified?
Besides Vacaville High, Vacaville Unified also operates Will C. Wood High (1,671 students), Willis Jepson Middle (954 students), and Edwin Markham Elementary (882 students). See the Vacaville Unified district page for the complete list.