- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Moreno Valley, 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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062580010583
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Del Lago High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 8
- high schools in Moreno Valley · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Del Lago High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Del Lago High ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Moreno Valley, CA.
School address
District: Moreno Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062580010583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-140 students YoY
Vista Del Lago High shrank from 2,093 students in 2022-23 to 1,953 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 97.0 → 96.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-140 students YoY 062580010583 · Moreno Valley, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,924 enr · 20:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley View High (2,699 students)
Vista Del Lago High shrank from 2,093 students in 2022-23 to 1,953 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 97.0 → 96.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vista Del Lago High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley View Hi
Valley View High
2,699 students
- Canyon Springs
Canyon Springs High
2,251 students
- Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley High
2,103 students
- This school
Vista Del Lago High
1,924 students
- Vista Heights
Vista Heights Middle
1,419 students
- Sunnymead Midd
Sunnymead Middle
1,185 students
What this shows Vista Del Lago High reports 1,924 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Del Lago High compares
Vista Del Lago High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,924 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,924
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$18,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 164 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.1%
African American 11.0%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 3.1%
White 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Vista Del Lago High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moreno Valley Unified reports $18,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vista Del Lago High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Springs High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moreno Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vista Heights Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunnymead 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
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,103
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,185
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Moreno Valley
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Valley View High
Standard public school
2,699 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Canyon Springs High
Standard public school
2,251 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Moreno Valley High
Standard public school
2,103 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Rancho Verde High
Standard public school
2,101 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
March Mountain High
Alternative education program
255 students 15:1 students per teacher
Leadership Military Academy
Alternative education program
119 students 8.5:1 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 (~1,924 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Del Lago High
How many students attend Vista Del Lago High?
Vista Del Lago High has 1,924 students enrolled. It is a high school in Moreno Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,093 (2022-23) → 1,953 (2023-24), down 140.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Del Lago High?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Del Lago High is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Vista Del Lago High?
60.2% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment, in Moreno Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Del Lago High?
Vista Del Lago High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Vista Del Lago High rank among high schools in Moreno Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Del Lago High ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Moreno Valley, 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 Moreno Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Moreno Valley Unified?
Besides Vista Del Lago High, Moreno Valley Unified also operates Valley View High (2,699 students), Canyon Springs High (2,251 students), and Moreno Valley High (2,103 students). See the Moreno Valley Unified district page for the complete list.