- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Acton, CA
Vasquez High
Federal NCES profile for Vasquez High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060000103278
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vasquez High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Acton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vasquez High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vasquez High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Acton, CA.
School address
District: Acton-Agua Dulce Unified · California
NCES ID 060000103278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Vasquez High held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 060000103278 · Acton, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 20.7:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Meadowlark Elementary (352 students)
Vasquez High held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vasquez High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vasquez High
394 students
- Meadowlark Ele
Meadowlark Elementary
352 students
- High Desert
High Desert
307 students
What this shows Vasquez High reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vasquez High compares
Vasquez 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 | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$19,555
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.0%
White 34.6%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Vasquez High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Acton-Agua Dulce Unified reports $19,555 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vasquez High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowlark Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High Desert | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vasquez High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vasquez High
How many students attend Vasquez High?
Vasquez High has 394 students enrolled. It is a high school in Acton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vasquez High?
The student-teacher ratio at Vasquez High is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Vasquez High?
50.1% of students at Vasquez High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vasquez High?
The largest demographic group at Vasquez High is Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment, in Acton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vasquez High?
Vasquez High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Vasquez High rank among public schools in Acton?
By Resource Investment Index, Vasquez High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Acton, 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 Acton on the city page.
What other schools are in Acton-Agua Dulce Unified?
Besides Vasquez High, Acton-Agua Dulce Unified also operates Meadowlark Elementary (352 students) and High Desert (307 students). See the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified district page for the complete list.