- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063963006600
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Vanden High held near 1,619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.2 → 69.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 063963006600 · Fairfield, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,631 enr · 23.6:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Golden West Middle (746 students)
Vanden High held near 1,619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.2 → 69.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vanden High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vanden High
1,631 students
- Golden West Mi
Golden West Middle
746 students
- Cambridge Elem
Cambridge Elementary
738 students
- Foxboro Elemen
Foxboro Elementary
717 students
- Center Element 640
Center Elementary
640 students
- Scandia Elemen 432
Scandia Elementary
432 students
What this shows Vanden High reports 1,631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vanden High compares
Vanden 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,183
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
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.
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
District finance for Travis Unified reports $14,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,631 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,640 (2022-23) → 1,619 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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 39/100 (typical 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 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.
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.