East Nicolaus Joint Union High

Nicolaus, California — 1 schools

310
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,970
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

East Nicolaus Joint Union High operates 1 public schools serving 310 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 308 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Sutter County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,970 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 31.8% local, 60.9% state, and 7.3% 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 $54,098 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 48/100, ranked #839 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 308:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 27.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.5% White, 31.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Asian across the district's schools.

East Nicolaus High accounts for 100.0% of all East Nicolaus Joint Union High student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means East Nicolaus Joint 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

East Nicolaus Joint Union High student-counselor ratio is 308:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within East Nicolaus Joint Union High is typically wider than the East Nicolaus Joint Union High-aggregate figure suggests.

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

East Nicolaus Joint Union High chronic absenteeism rate is 27.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within East Nicolaus Joint Union High is typically wider than the East Nicolaus Joint Union High-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.3%
Federal
60.9%
State
31.8%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
839 / 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 Sutter County county, where this district is located.

$1,166
Studio/mo
$1,272
1 BR/mo
$1,550
2 BR/mo
$2,156
3 BR/mo
$2,600
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$54,098
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 1 schools in East Nicolaus Joint Union High.

White 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.3%
Multiracial 8.4%
Other 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

308:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in East Nicolaus Joint Union High

School Enrollment
East Nicolaus High
308

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in East Nicolaus Joint Union High?

East Nicolaus Joint Union High has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 310 students.

How much does East Nicolaus Joint Union High spend per student?

East Nicolaus Joint Union High spends $16,970 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #839 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in East Nicolaus Joint Union High?

The average teacher salary in East Nicolaus Joint Union High is $54,098 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near East Nicolaus Joint Union High?

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

What is the demographic composition of East Nicolaus Joint Union High?

East Nicolaus Joint Union High students are 56.5% White, 31.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Asian, 1.0% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for East Nicolaus Joint Union High?

East Nicolaus Joint Union High has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #839 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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