- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · California, MO
California High
Federal NCES profile for California 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 290651000168
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in California · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
California High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in California, MO.
School address
District: Moniteau Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290651000168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
California High grew from 422 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 290651000168 · California, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 12.9:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: California Elem. (504 students)
California High grew from 422 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
California High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- California Ele
California Elem.
504 students
- This school
California High
439 students
- California Mid
California Middle
394 students
What this shows California High reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How California High compares
California High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 51% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Missouri - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$11,132
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, California High is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Moniteau Co. R-I reports $11,132 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How California High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| California Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to California High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about California High
How many students attend California High?
California High has 439 students enrolled. It is a high school in California, MO. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California High?
The student-teacher ratio at California High is 12.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at California High?
22.7% of students at California High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California High?
The largest demographic group at California High is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in California, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California High?
California 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 California High rank among public schools in California?
By Resource Investment Index, California High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in California, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Moniteau Co. R-I?
Besides California High, Moniteau Co. R-I also operates California Elem. (504 students) and California Middle (394 students). See the Moniteau Co. R-I district page for the complete list.