- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Riverside, CA
Alvord Continuation High
Federal NCES profile for Alvord Continuation High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060243000128
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alvord Continuation High earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #3 of 14
- high schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- small classes for California
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Alvord Continuation High has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alvord Continuation High ranks #3 of 14 high schools in Riverside, CA.
School address
District: Alvord Unified · California
NCES ID 060243000128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Alvord Continuation High shrank from 149 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE held 9.9 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 060243000128 · Riverside, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
130 enr · 14.4:1 · 77.9% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Norte Vista High (1,804 students)
Alvord Continuation High shrank from 149 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE held 9.9 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alvord Continuation High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norte Vista Hi
Norte Vista High
1,804 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,780 students
- La Sierra High
La Sierra High
1,514 students
- Ysmael Villega
Ysmael Villegas Middle
1,136 students
- Loma Vista Mid
Loma Vista Middle
1,027 students
- This school 130
Alvord Continuation High
130 students
What this shows Alvord Continuation High reports 130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alvord Continuation High compares
Alvord Continuation High is a shrinking 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 130 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.7%
White 5.4%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Alvord Continuation High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvord Unified reports $18,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alvord Continuation High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norte Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Sierra High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ysmael Villegas Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loma Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alvord Continuation High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Riverside
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Martin Luther King Jr. High
Standard public school
2,699 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Polytechnic High
Standard public school
2,484 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Ramona High
Standard public school
2,142 students 23:1 students per teacher
John W. North High
Standard public school
2,011 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Arlington High
Standard public school
1,920 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Norte Vista High
Standard public school
1,804 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~130 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alvord Continuation High
How many students attend Alvord Continuation High?
Alvord Continuation High has 130 students enrolled. It is a high school in Riverside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alvord Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Alvord Continuation High is 14.4:1, which is 33% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 Alvord Continuation High?
77.9% of students at Alvord Continuation High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alvord Continuation High?
The largest demographic group at Alvord Continuation High is Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment, in Riverside, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alvord Continuation High?
Alvord Continuation High has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alvord Continuation High rank among high schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, Alvord Continuation High ranks #3 of 14 high schools in Riverside, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Riverside on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvord Unified?
Besides Alvord Continuation High, Alvord Unified also operates Norte Vista High (1,804 students), Hillcrest High (1,780 students), and La Sierra High (1,514 students). See the Alvord Unified district page for the complete list.