Enrollment
32
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · El Segundo, CA
Arena High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Arena High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061221008826
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arena High (Continuation) earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in El Segundo · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32:1
- large classes for California
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Arena High (Continuation) has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arena High (Continuation) ranks #6 of 6 high schools in El Segundo, CA.
School address
District: El Segundo Unified · California
NCES ID 061221008826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arena High (Continuation) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arena High (Continuation)
Arena High (Continuation) is a small high school in El Segundo, California, enrolling 32 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32:1 is larger than about 97% of California schools and 49% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of California schools, with 32 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 68 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #67, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 61/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 87.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding El Segundo Unified spends $12,994 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among El Segundo's high schools, it stands alongside El Segundo High (1,232 students): Arena High (Continuation) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (32:1 vs 23.7:1).
El Segundo Unified also operates El Segundo High (1,232 students) and El Segundo Middle (804 students) alongside Arena High (Continuation).
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 Arena High (Continuation) compares
Arena High (Continuation) on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32:1 | ▲ 49% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
32:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
87.5%
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
$12,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 46.9%
Hispanic or Latino 40.6%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Arena High (Continuation) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for El Segundo Unified, which includes Arena High (Continuation).
$12,994
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 48.8%
Federal 7.6%
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 Arena High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Segundo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Segundo Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Center Street Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richmond Street Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arena High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in El Segundo
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
El Segundo High
Standard public school
1,232 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Science
Standard public school
552 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Communications
Standard public school
550 students 19:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Design
Standard public school
536 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Rise High
Standard public school
167 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~32 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Arena High (Continuation)
How many students attend Arena High (Continuation)?
Arena High (Continuation) has 32 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Segundo, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arena High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Arena High (Continuation) is 32:1, which is 49% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arena High (Continuation)?
35.3% of students at Arena High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arena High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Arena High (Continuation) is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in El Segundo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arena High (Continuation)?
Arena High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arena High (Continuation) rank among high schools in El Segundo?
By Resource Investment Index, Arena High (Continuation) ranks #6 of 6 high schools in El Segundo, 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 El Segundo on the city page.
Is Arena High (Continuation) a good school?
Arena High (Continuation) earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest 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 El Segundo Unified?
Besides Arena High (Continuation), El Segundo Unified also operates El Segundo High (1,232 students), El Segundo Middle (804 students), and Center Street Elementary (797 students). See the El Segundo Unified district page for the complete list.
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