- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Atascadero, CA
Atascadero High
Federal NCES profile for Atascadero High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060330000247
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atascadero High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Atascadero · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Atascadero High has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atascadero High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Atascadero, CA.
School address
District: Atascadero Unified · California
NCES ID 060330000247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Atascadero High shrank from 1,173 students in 2022-23 to 1,114 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 60.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 060330000247 · Atascadero, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,157 enr · 19.3:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Atascadero Middle (845 students)
Atascadero High shrank from 1,173 students in 2022-23 to 1,114 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 60.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Atascadero High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Atascadero High
1,157 students
- Atascadero Mid
Atascadero Middle
845 students
- San Benito Ele 403
San Benito Elementary
403 students
- Monterey Road 382
Monterey Road Elementary
382 students
- Santa Rosa Roa 377
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
377 students
- San Gabriel El 360
San Gabriel Elementary
360 students
What this shows Atascadero High reports 1,157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atascadero High compares
Atascadero 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 | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,157 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,157
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$14,952
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Atascadero High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atascadero Unified reports $14,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atascadero High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atascadero Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Benito Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Road Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Gabriel Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atascadero High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Similar high schools in Atascadero
2 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 (~1,157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atascadero High
How many students attend Atascadero High?
Atascadero High has 1,157 students enrolled. It is a high school in Atascadero, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,173 (2022-23) → 1,114 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atascadero High?
The student-teacher ratio at Atascadero High is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% 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 Atascadero High?
31.4% of students at Atascadero High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atascadero High?
The largest demographic group at Atascadero High is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Atascadero, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atascadero High?
Atascadero High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Atascadero High rank among high schools in Atascadero?
By Resource Investment Index, Atascadero High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Atascadero, 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 Atascadero on the city page.
What other schools are in Atascadero Unified?
Besides Atascadero High, Atascadero Unified also operates Atascadero Middle (845 students), San Benito Elementary (403 students), and Monterey Road Elementary (382 students). See the Atascadero Unified district page for the complete list.