- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Caruthers, CA
Caruthers High
Federal NCES profile for Caruthers High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060006700731
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caruthers High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Caruthers · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Caruthers High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caruthers High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Caruthers, CA.
School address
District: Caruthers Unified · California
NCES ID 060006700731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Caruthers High held near 674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 060006700731 · Caruthers, CA High · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 19.5:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Caruthers Elementary (836 students)
Caruthers High held near 674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Caruthers High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caruthers Elem
Caruthers Elementary
836 students
- This school
Caruthers High
682 students
- Marc High 18
Marc High
18 students
What this shows Caruthers High reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caruthers High compares
Caruthers 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 | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$18,814
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.4%
White 7.6%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Caruthers High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Caruthers Unified reports $18,814 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caruthers High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caruthers Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marc High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caruthers High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Caruthers
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 (~682 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Caruthers High
How many students attend Caruthers High?
Caruthers High has 682 students enrolled. It is a high school in Caruthers, CA. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 674 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caruthers High?
The student-teacher ratio at Caruthers High is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 Caruthers High?
83.5% of students at Caruthers High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caruthers High?
The largest demographic group at Caruthers High is Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment, in Caruthers, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caruthers High?
Caruthers High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Caruthers High rank among public schools in Caruthers?
By Resource Investment Index, Caruthers High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Caruthers, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Caruthers Unified?
Besides Caruthers High, Caruthers Unified also operates Caruthers Elementary (836 students) and Marc High (18 students). See the Caruthers Unified district page for the complete list.