- Enrollment
- 2,746
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Calexico, CA
Aurora High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Aurora High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060690000633
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurora High (Continuation) earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Calexico · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for California
- 95.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Aurora High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Calexico, CA.
School address
District: Calexico Unified · California
NCES ID 060690000633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Aurora High (Continuation) grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (+14.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 060690000633 · Calexico, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
96 enr · 8:1 · 95.5% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Calexico High (2,746 students)
Aurora High (Continuation) grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (+14.2%). Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Aurora High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Calexico High
Calexico High
2,746 students
- Cesar Chavez E 765
Cesar Chavez Elementary
765 students
- Enrique Camare 674
Enrique Camarena Jr. High
674 students
- Jefferson Elem 625
Jefferson Elementary
625 students
- William Moreno 618
William Moreno Junior High
618 students
- This school 96
Aurora High (Continuation)
96 students
What this shows Aurora High (Continuation) reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aurora High (Continuation) compares
Aurora 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 63% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.5% | ▲ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 3% in California - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$20,464
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 96 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.9%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.2, Aurora High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Calexico Unified reports $20,464 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aurora High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calexico High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enrique Camarena Jr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Moreno Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aurora High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar high schools in Calexico
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 (~96 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aurora High (Continuation)
How many students attend Aurora High (Continuation)?
Aurora High (Continuation) has 96 students enrolled. It is a high school in Calexico, CA. CCD year-over-year: 155 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora High (Continuation) is 8:1, which is 63% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% 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 Aurora High (Continuation)?
95.5% of students at Aurora High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aurora High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Aurora High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 98.9% of enrollment, in Calexico, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurora High (Continuation)?
Aurora High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Aurora High (Continuation) rank among public schools in Calexico?
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Calexico, 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 Calexico on the city page.
What other schools are in Calexico Unified?
Besides Aurora High (Continuation), Calexico Unified also operates Calexico High (2,746 students), Cesar Chavez Elementary (765 students), and Enrique Camarena Jr. High (674 students). See the Calexico Unified district page for the complete list.