- Enrollment
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Yucca Valley, CA
Black Rock Alternative/Continuation
Federal NCES profile for Black Rock Alternative/Continuation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062586003890
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Rock Alternative/Continuation earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Yucca Valley · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for California
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Rock Alternative/Continuation has class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Rock Alternative/Continuation ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Yucca Valley, CA.
School address
District: Morongo Unified · California
NCES ID 062586003890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Black Rock Alternative/Continuation shrank from 138 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 062586003890 · Yucca Valley, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
122 enr · 12.2:1 · 71.0% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Yucca Valley High (1,168 students)
Black Rock Alternative/Continuation shrank from 138 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Black Rock Alternative/Continuation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yucca Valley H
Yucca Valley High
1,168 students
- Twentynine Pal
Twentynine Palms High
719 students
- La Contenta Mi
La Contenta Middle
647 students
- Onaga Elementa
Onaga Elementary
586 students
- Twentynine Pal
Twentynine Palms Elementary
579 students
- This school 122
Black Rock Alternative/Continuation
122 students
What this shows Black Rock Alternative/Continuation reports 122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black Rock Alternative/Continuation compares
Black Rock Alternative/Continuation 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 43% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 7% in California - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 121 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Black Rock Alternative/Continuation is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Morongo Unified reports $17,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Black Rock Alternative/Continuation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yucca Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twentynine Palms High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Contenta Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Onaga Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twentynine Palms Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Rock Alternative/Continuation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Yucca Valley
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 (~122 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Black Rock Alternative/Continuation
How many students attend Black Rock Alternative/Continuation?
Black Rock Alternative/Continuation has 122 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yucca Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Rock Alternative/Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Rock Alternative/Continuation is 12.2:1, which is 43% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Black Rock Alternative/Continuation?
71.0% of students at Black Rock Alternative/Continuation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Rock Alternative/Continuation?
The largest demographic group at Black Rock Alternative/Continuation is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Yucca Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Rock Alternative/Continuation?
Black Rock Alternative/Continuation has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Black Rock Alternative/Continuation rank among public schools in Yucca Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Rock Alternative/Continuation ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Yucca Valley, 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 Yucca Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Morongo Unified?
Besides Black Rock Alternative/Continuation, Morongo Unified also operates Yucca Valley High (1,168 students), Twentynine Palms High (719 students), and La Contenta Middle (647 students). See the Morongo Unified district page for the complete list.