Corning Union High

Corning, California — 3 schools

1,138
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$18,291
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Corning Union High operates 3 public schools serving 1,138 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,070 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Tehama County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,291 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 28.7% local, 56.7% state, and 14.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $78,849 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 47/100, ranked #850 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (4 AP courses district-wide), a 176.7:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 44.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 66.5% Hispanic or Latino, 26.8% White, 1.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Corning High accounts for 91.0% of all Corning Union High student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Corning Union High-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Corning Union High school enrollment varies 34× across entities

Corning Union High school enrollment ranges from 29 students (lowest) to 974 students (highest), a spread of 945 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Corning Union High has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 65.2% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Corning Union High student-counselor ratio is 177:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Corning Union High chronic absenteeism rate is 44.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.6%
Federal
56.7%
State
28.7%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
850 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Tehama County county, where this district is located.

$952
Studio/mo
$1,038
1 BR/mo
$1,362
2 BR/mo
$1,865
3 BR/mo
$2,285
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$78,849
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Corning Union High.

White 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 66.5%
Asian 1.2%
Multiracial 3.9%
Other 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
4 AP courses total
176.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
44.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Corning Union High

School Enrollment
Corning High
974
Centennial Continuation High
67
Corning Independent Study
29

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Corning Union High?

Corning Union High has 3 schools, including 3 high. Total enrollment is 1,138 students.

How much does Corning Union High spend per student?

Corning Union High spends $18,291 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #850 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Corning Union High?

The average teacher salary in Corning Union High is $78,849 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Corning Union High?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Tehama County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Corning Union High?

Corning Union High students are 66.5% Hispanic or Latino, 26.8% White, 1.2% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Corning Union High?

Corning Union High has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #850 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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