Enrollment
1,777
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Valencia, CA
West Ranch High
Federal NCES profile for West Ranch High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064251010914
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Ranch High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #7 of 13
- public schools in Valencia · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Ranch High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Ranch High ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Valencia, CA.
School address
District: William S. Hart Union High · California
NCES ID 064251010914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Ranch High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Ranch High
West Ranch High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Valencia, California, enrolling 1,777 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.5% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,777 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 202 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #92.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Asian (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Valencia's high schools, it stands alongside Valencia High (2,286 students): West Ranch High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.8:1 vs 22.9:1).
William S. Hart Union High also operates Saugus High (2,317 students) and Valencia High (2,286 students) alongside West Ranch 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 West Ranch High compares
West Ranch 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 77% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,777 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,777
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,012
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 36.4%
Asian 28.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, West Ranch High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for William S. Hart Union High, which includes West Ranch High.
$14,012
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 59.6%
Federal 11.6%
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 West Ranch High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saugus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valencia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Golden Valley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William S. Hart High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Ranch High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,286
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,941
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Valencia
1 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 (~1,777 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Ranch High
How many students attend West Ranch High?
West Ranch High has 1,777 students enrolled. It is a high school in Valencia, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Ranch High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Ranch High is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Ranch High?
12.5% of students at West Ranch High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Ranch High?
The largest demographic group at West Ranch High is White at 36.4% of enrollment, in Valencia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Ranch High?
West Ranch High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 West Ranch High rank among public schools in Valencia?
By Resource Investment Index, West Ranch High ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Valencia, 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 Valencia on the city page.
Is West Ranch High a good school?
West Ranch High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 William S. Hart Union High?
Besides West Ranch High, William S. Hart Union High also operates Saugus High (2,317 students), Valencia High (2,286 students), and Golden Valley High (1,980 students). See the William S. Hart Union High district page for the complete list.
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