- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Valencia, CA
Valencia High
Federal NCES profile for Valencia 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 064251003264
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valencia 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.
- #11 of 13
- public schools in Valencia · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Valencia High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valencia High ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Valencia, CA.
School address
District: William S. Hart Union High · California
NCES ID 064251003264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Valencia High held near 2,258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 100.6 → 102.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 064251003264 · Valencia, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,286 enr · 22.9:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Saugus High (2,317 students)
Valencia High held near 2,258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 100.6 → 102.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Valencia High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saugus High
Saugus High
2,317 students
- This school
Valencia High
2,286 students
- Golden Valley
Golden Valley High
1,980 students
- Canyon High
Canyon High
1,952 students
- William S. Har
William S. Hart High
1,941 students
- West Ranch Hig
West Ranch High
1,777 students
What this shows Valencia High reports 2,286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valencia High compares
Valencia 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 79% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,286 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,286
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,249
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 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
Asian 22.3%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Valencia High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for William S. Hart Union High reports $15,249 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valencia High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saugus High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Valley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William S. Hart High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ranch High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valencia High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,941
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Valencia
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 (~2,286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valencia High
How many students attend Valencia High?
Valencia High has 2,286 students enrolled. It is a high school in Valencia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,275 (2022-23) → 2,258 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valencia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Valencia High is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valencia High?
11.6% of students at Valencia High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valencia High?
The largest demographic group at Valencia High is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Valencia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valencia High?
Valencia 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 Valencia High rank among public schools in Valencia?
By Resource Investment Index, Valencia High ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Valencia, 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 Valencia on the city page.
What other schools are in William S. Hart Union High?
Besides Valencia High, William S. Hart Union High also operates Saugus High (2,317 students), Golden Valley High (1,980 students), and Canyon High (1,952 students). See the William S. Hart Union High district page for the complete list.