- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Castro Valley, CA
Castro Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Castro Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060780000742
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castro Valley High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Castro Valley · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Castro Valley High has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castro Valley High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Castro Valley, CA.
School address
District: Castro Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060780000742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Castro Valley High held near 2,842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 119.9 → 119.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 060780000742 · Castro Valley, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,874 enr · 24.2:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon Middle (1,418 students)
Castro Valley High held near 2,842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 119.9 → 119.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Castro Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Castro Valley High
2,874 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,418 students
- Creekside Midd 754
Creekside Middle
754 students
- Independent El 662
Independent Elementary
662 students
- Proctor Elemen 613
Proctor Elementary
613 students
- Vannoy Element 536
Vannoy Elementary
536 students
What this shows Castro Valley High reports 2,874 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castro Valley High compares
Castro Valley 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,874 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,874
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,601
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
Counselors7.4 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 36.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
White 20.8%
Two or More 12.2%
African American 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 36.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Castro Valley High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Castro Valley Unified reports $14,601 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Castro Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independent Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Proctor Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vannoy Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castro Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Castro Valley
2 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 (~2,874 students)
Frequently asked questions about Castro Valley High
How many students attend Castro Valley High?
Castro Valley High has 2,874 students enrolled. It is a high school in Castro Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,799 (2022-23) → 2,842 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castro Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Castro Valley High is 24.2:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castro Valley High?
23.2% of students at Castro Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castro Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Castro Valley High is Asian at 36.1% of enrollment, in Castro Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castro Valley High?
Castro Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Castro Valley High rank among high schools in Castro Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Castro Valley High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Castro Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Castro Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Castro Valley Unified?
Besides Castro Valley High, Castro Valley Unified also operates Canyon Middle (1,418 students), Creekside Middle (754 students), and Independent Elementary (662 students). See the Castro Valley Unified district page for the complete list.