- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ceres, CA
Argus High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Argus High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060813000782
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Argus High (Continuation) earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Ceres · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Argus High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Argus High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Ceres, CA.
School address
District: Ceres Unified · California
NCES ID 060813000782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Argus High (Continuation) grew from 130 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (+41.5%).
Teacher FTE held 10.4 → 10.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 060813000782 · Ceres, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 18.9:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Valley High (2,317 students)
Argus High (Continuation) grew from 130 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (+41.5%). Teacher FTE held 10.4 → 10.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Argus High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Valley
Central Valley High
2,317 students
- Ceres High
Ceres High
1,660 students
- Cesar Chavez J 685
Cesar Chavez Junior High
685 students
- Lucas Elementa 668
Lucas Elementary
668 students
- Caswell Elemen 653
Caswell Elementary
653 students
- This school 189
Argus High (Continuation)
189 students
What this shows Argus High (Continuation) reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Argus High (Continuation) compares
Argus High (Continuation) 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 | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$18,030
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 95 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.4%
White 6.9%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Argus High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Ceres Unified reports $18,030 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Argus High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ceres High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucas Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caswell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Argus High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar high schools in Ceres
3 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 (~189 students)
Frequently asked questions about Argus High (Continuation)
How many students attend Argus High (Continuation)?
Argus High (Continuation) has 189 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ceres, CA. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 184 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Argus High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Argus High (Continuation) is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% higher 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 Argus High (Continuation)?
87.7% of students at Argus High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Argus High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Argus High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment, in Ceres, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Argus High (Continuation)?
Argus High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Argus High (Continuation) rank among high schools in Ceres?
By Resource Investment Index, Argus High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Ceres, 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 Ceres on the city page.
What other schools are in Ceres Unified?
Besides Argus High (Continuation), Ceres Unified also operates Central Valley High (2,317 students), Ceres High (1,660 students), and Cesar Chavez Junior High (685 students). See the Ceres Unified district page for the complete list.