Enrollment
2,755
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064356007048
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
120.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yucaipa High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yucaipa High
Yucaipa High is a large high school in Yucaipa, California, enrolling 2,755 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,755 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 189 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #142, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (44%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 551 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Yucaipa's high schools, it stands alongside Green Valley High (111 students): Yucaipa High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23:1 vs 10.1:1).
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified also operates Park View Middle (870 students) and Mesa View Middle (717 students) alongside Yucaipa 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 Yucaipa High compares
Yucaipa 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,088
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified, which includes Yucaipa High.
$14,088
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 67.2%
Federal 12.5%
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 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
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- 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.
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 (~2,755 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
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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.
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 42/100 (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 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.
Is Yucaipa High a good school?
Yucaipa High earns 42/100 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 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.
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