- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Poway, CA
Abraxas Continuation High
Federal NCES profile for Abraxas Continuation High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063153004883
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abraxas Continuation High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 13
- public schools in Poway · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for California
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Abraxas Continuation High has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abraxas Continuation High ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Poway, CA.
School address
District: Poway Unified · California
NCES ID 063153004883 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Abraxas Continuation High grew from 218 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 063153004883 · Poway, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 11.4:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Norte High (2,557 students)
Abraxas Continuation High grew from 218 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Abraxas Continuation High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Del Norte High
Del Norte High
2,557 students
- Rancho Bernard
Rancho Bernardo High
2,210 students
- Westview High
Westview High
2,116 students
- Poway High
Poway High
2,101 students
- Mt. Carmel Hig
Mt. Carmel High
1,800 students
- This school 216
Abraxas Continuation High
216 students
What this shows Abraxas Continuation High reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abraxas Continuation High compares
Abraxas Continuation High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 47% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
94.4%
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
$15,127
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 108 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
Asian 15.4%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 3.7%
Largest group: White at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Abraxas Continuation High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Poway Unified reports $15,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abraxas Continuation High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Bernardo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poway High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Carmel High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abraxas Continuation High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,116
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Poway
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 (~216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abraxas Continuation High
How many students attend Abraxas Continuation High?
Abraxas Continuation High has 216 students enrolled. It is a high school in Poway, CA. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraxas Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraxas Continuation High is 11.4:1, which is 47% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abraxas Continuation High?
32.6% of students at Abraxas Continuation High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abraxas Continuation High?
The largest demographic group at Abraxas Continuation High is White at 36.9% of enrollment, in Poway, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abraxas Continuation High?
Abraxas Continuation High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Abraxas Continuation High rank among public schools in Poway?
By Resource Investment Index, Abraxas Continuation High ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Poway, 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 Poway on the city page.
What other schools are in Poway Unified?
Besides Abraxas Continuation High, Poway Unified also operates Del Norte High (2,557 students), Rancho Bernardo High (2,210 students), and Westview High (2,116 students). See the Poway Unified district page for the complete list.