Enrollment
1,782
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Folsom, CA
Vista Del Lago High
Federal NCES profile for Vista Del Lago 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 061389011932
👥 S:T ratio 2
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Del Lago High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Folsom · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 5.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Del Lago High has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Del Lago High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Folsom, CA.
School address
District: Folsom-Cordova Unified · California
NCES ID 061389011932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vista Del Lago High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vista Del Lago High
Vista Del Lago High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Folsom, California, enrolling 1,782 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.2% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,782 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #65.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Asian (35%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 600 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Folsom's high schools, it stands alongside Folsom High (2,901 students): Vista Del Lago High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.4:1 vs 27.4:1).
Folsom-Cordova Unified also operates Folsom High (2,901 students) and Cordova High (1,944 students) alongside Vista Del Lago 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 Vista Del Lago High compares
Vista Del Lago 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 91% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,782 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,782
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,871
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 600 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
White 46.4%
Asian 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Vista Del Lago High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Folsom-Cordova Unified, which includes Vista Del Lago High.
$13,871
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 49.9%
Federal 11.7%
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 Vista Del Lago High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cordova High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sutter Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Folsom Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mills Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Del Lago High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,901
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,944
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,628
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Folsom
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,782 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Vista Del Lago High
How many students attend Vista Del Lago High?
Vista Del Lago High has 1,782 students enrolled. It is a high school in Folsom, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Del Lago High?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Del Lago High is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista Del Lago High?
5.2% of students at Vista Del Lago High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Del Lago High?
The largest demographic group at Vista Del Lago High is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Folsom, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Del Lago High?
Vista Del Lago 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 Vista Del Lago High rank among high schools in Folsom?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Del Lago High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Folsom, 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 Folsom on the city page.
Is Vista Del Lago High a good school?
Vista Del Lago High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. 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 Folsom-Cordova Unified?
Besides Vista Del Lago High, Folsom-Cordova Unified also operates Folsom High (2,901 students), Cordova High (1,944 students), and Sutter Middle (1,628 students). See the Folsom-Cordova Unified district page for the complete list.
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