- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Barstow, CA
Barstow High
Federal NCES profile for Barstow High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060402000355
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barstow High earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Barstow · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Barstow High has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barstow High ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Barstow, CA.
School address
District: Barstow Unified · California
NCES ID 060402000355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Barstow High held near 1,549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.1 → 63.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 060402000355 · Barstow, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,558 enr · 24:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Barstow Junior High (646 students)
Barstow High held near 1,549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.1 → 63.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Barstow High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Barstow High
1,558 students
- Barstow Junior
Barstow Junior High
646 students
- Barstow Stem A 454
Barstow Stem Academy
454 students
- Cameron Elemen 436
Cameron Elementary
436 students
- Barstow Fine A 405
Barstow Fine Arts Academy
405 students
- Montara Elemen 403
Montara Elementary
403 students
What this shows Barstow High reports 1,558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barstow High compares
Barstow High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,558 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,558
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
63.0%
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
$14,633
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 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 165 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.7%
African American 15.3%
White 13.2%
Two or More 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Barstow High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Barstow Unified reports $14,633 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barstow High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barstow Junior High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barstow Stem Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cameron Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barstow Fine Arts Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montara Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barstow High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 34.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools in Barstow
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 (~1,558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barstow High
How many students attend Barstow High?
Barstow High has 1,558 students enrolled. It is a high school in Barstow, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,584 (2022-23) → 1,549 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barstow High?
The student-teacher ratio at Barstow High is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barstow High?
67.2% of students at Barstow High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barstow High?
The largest demographic group at Barstow High is Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment, in Barstow, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barstow High?
Barstow High has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower 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 Barstow High rank among public schools in Barstow?
By Resource Investment Index, Barstow High ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Barstow, 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 Barstow on the city page.
What other schools are in Barstow Unified?
Besides Barstow High, Barstow Unified also operates Barstow Junior High (646 students), Barstow Stem Academy (454 students), and Cameron Elementary (436 students). See the Barstow Unified district page for the complete list.