- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Yucaipa, CA
Yucaipa High
Federal NCES profile for Yucaipa High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064356007048
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yucaipa High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #6 of 13
- public schools in Yucaipa · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Yucaipa High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yucaipa High ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Yucaipa, CA.
School address
District: Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 064356007048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Yucaipa High held near 2,786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 120.1 → 119.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-44 students YoY 064356007048 · Yucaipa, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,755 enr · 23:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Park View Middle (870 students)
Yucaipa High held near 2,786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 120.1 → 119.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Yucaipa High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Yucaipa High
2,755 students
- Park View Midd 870
Park View Middle
870 students
- Mesa View Midd 717
Mesa View Middle
717 students
- Competitive Ed 717
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca)
717 students
- Wildwood Eleme 607
Wildwood Elementary
607 students
- Chapman Height 597
Chapman Heights Elementary
597 students
What this shows Yucaipa High reports 2,755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yucaipa High compares
Yucaipa 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,755 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,755
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$16,356
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 551 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.1%
White 44.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Yucaipa High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified reports $16,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yucaipa High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa View Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapman Heights Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yucaipa High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar high schools in Yucaipa
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,755 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Frequently asked questions about Yucaipa High
How many students attend Yucaipa High?
Yucaipa High has 2,755 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yucaipa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,830 (2022-23) → 2,786 (2023-24), nearly flat (-44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yucaipa High?
The student-teacher ratio at Yucaipa High is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yucaipa High?
40.6% of students at Yucaipa High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yucaipa High?
The largest demographic group at Yucaipa High is Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment, in Yucaipa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yucaipa High?
Yucaipa High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Yucaipa High rank among public schools in Yucaipa?
By Resource Investment Index, Yucaipa High ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Yucaipa, 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 Yucaipa on the city page.
What other schools are in Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified?
Besides Yucaipa High, Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified also operates Park View Middle (870 students), Mesa View Middle (717 students), and Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) (717 students). See the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified district page for the complete list.