Enrollment
394
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060000103278
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Acton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vasquez High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vasquez High
Vasquez High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Acton, California, enrolling 394 students.
At 20.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.1% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 394 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,280 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #531.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (35%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 197 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 104 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 394 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Acton-Agua Dulce Unified also operates Meadowlark Elementary (352 students) and High Desert (307 students) alongside Vasquez 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 Vasquez High compares
Vasquez 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,316
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Acton-Agua Dulce Unified, which includes Vasquez High.
$17,316
Per student
+5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 50.0%
Federal 10.3%
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 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
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
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 (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 39/100 (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 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.
Is Vasquez High a good school?
Vasquez High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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