- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vallejo, CA
Vallejo High
Federal NCES profile for Vallejo High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064074006739
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vallejo High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Vallejo · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- small classes for California
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vallejo High has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vallejo High ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Vallejo, CA.
School address
District: Vallejo City Unified · California
NCES ID 064074006739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-142 students YoY
Vallejo High shrank from 1,335 students in 2022-23 to 1,193 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.3 → 63.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-142 students YoY 064074006739 · Vallejo, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,146 enr · 17.9:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Jesse M. Bethel High (1,418 students)
Vallejo High shrank from 1,335 students in 2022-23 to 1,193 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 64.3 → 63.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vallejo High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jesse M. Bethe
Jesse M. Bethel High
1,418 students
- This school
Vallejo High
1,146 students
- Hogan Middle
Hogan Middle
785 students
- Joseph H. Ward
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary
676 students
- Solano Widenma
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy
615 students
- Highland Eleme 510
Highland Elementary
510 students
What this shows Vallejo High reports 1,146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vallejo High compares
Vallejo 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 | 17.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▲ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,146 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,146
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
77.6%
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
$19,118
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 170 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.7%
African American 22.4%
Asian 11.1%
White 4.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Vallejo High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Vallejo City Unified reports $19,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vallejo High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse M. Bethel High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hogan Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vallejo High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar high schools in Vallejo
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Jesse M. Bethel High
Standard public school
1,418 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Mit Academy
Standard public school
473 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Griffin Academy High
Standard public school
186 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
John Finney High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
141 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Vallejo Adult Transition
Special-education school
47 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,146 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vallejo High
How many students attend Vallejo High?
Vallejo High has 1,146 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vallejo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,335 (2022-23) → 1,193 (2023-24), down 142.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vallejo High?
The student-teacher ratio at Vallejo High is 17.9:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 14% 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 Vallejo High?
60.7% of students at Vallejo High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vallejo High?
The largest demographic group at Vallejo High is Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment, in Vallejo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vallejo High?
Vallejo High has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Vallejo High rank among high schools in Vallejo?
By Resource Investment Index, Vallejo High ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Vallejo, 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 Vallejo on the city page.
What other schools are in Vallejo City Unified?
Besides Vallejo High, Vallejo City Unified also operates Jesse M. Bethel High (1,418 students), Hogan Middle (785 students), and Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary (676 students). See the Vallejo City Unified district page for the complete list.