Enrollment
1,631
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairfield, CA
Vanden High
Federal NCES profile for Vanden High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063963006600
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vanden High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Vanden High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vanden High ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Fairfield, CA.
School address
District: Travis Unified · California
NCES ID 063963006600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vanden High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vanden High
Vanden High is a large high school in Fairfield, California, enrolling 1,631 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,631 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 348 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #81.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (28%) and Asian (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 80/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Travis Unified spends $12,555 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Fairfield's high schools, it stands alongside Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students): Vanden High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.6:1 vs 24.8:1).
Travis Unified also operates Golden West Middle (746 students) and Cambridge Elementary (738 students) alongside Vanden 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 Vanden High compares
Vanden 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,631 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,631
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,555
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 27.5%
Asian 19.4%
White 19.1%
African American 16.8%
Two or More 16.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 27.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.6, Vanden High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Travis Unified, which includes Vanden High.
$12,555
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 64.2%
Federal 11.8%
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 Vanden High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden West Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foxboro Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scandia Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vanden High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 30.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Fairfield
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Angelo Rodriguez High
Standard public school
2,111 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Armijo High
Standard public school
1,844 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Fairfield High
Standard public school
1,605 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Sem Yeto Continuation High
Alternative education program
311 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Travis Education Center
Alternative education program
67 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,631 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vanden High
How many students attend Vanden High?
Vanden High has 1,631 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairfield, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanden High?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanden High is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vanden High?
24.4% of students at Vanden High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vanden High?
The largest demographic group at Vanden High is Hispanic or Latino at 27.5% of enrollment, in Fairfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vanden High?
Vanden High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Vanden High rank among high schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Vanden High ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield on the city page.
Is Vanden High a good school?
Vanden High earns 46/100 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 Travis Unified?
Besides Vanden High, Travis Unified also operates Golden West Middle (746 students), Cambridge Elementary (738 students), and Foxboro Elementary (717 students). See the Travis Unified district page for the complete list.
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