Enrollment
23
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Salinas, CA
Central Bay High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Central Bay High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062759000684
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Bay High (Continuation) earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #7 of 8
- high schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Bay High (Continuation) has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Bay High (Continuation) ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: North Monterey County Unified · California
NCES ID 062759000684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Bay High (Continuation) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Bay High (Continuation)
Central Bay High (Continuation) is a high-poverty, small high school in Salinas, California, enrolling 23 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of California schools, with 23 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 131 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #116, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Among Salinas's high schools, it stands alongside Alisal High (2,742 students): Central Bay High (Continuation) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23:1 vs 22.7:1).
North Monterey County Unified also operates North Monterey County High (1,250 students) and Prunedale Elementary (644 students) alongside Central Bay High (Continuation).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Bay High (Continuation) compares
Central Bay High (Continuation) on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$18,705
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.3%
White 8.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Central Bay High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Monterey County Unified, which includes Central Bay High (Continuation).
$18,705
Per student
+13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 55.2%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Central Bay High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Monterey County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prunedale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Monterey County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Castroville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Bay High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar high schools in Salinas
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Alisal High
Standard public school
2,742 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Salinas High
Standard public school
2,380 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
North Salinas High
Standard public school
2,106 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Everett Alvarez High
Standard public school
1,978 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Rancho San Juan High
Standard public school
1,600 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Mount Toro High
Alternative education program
204 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~23 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Bay High (Continuation)
How many students attend Central Bay High (Continuation)?
Central Bay High (Continuation) has 23 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salinas, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Bay High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Bay High (Continuation) is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Bay High (Continuation)?
78.6% of students at Central Bay High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Bay High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Central Bay High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Bay High (Continuation)?
Central Bay High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Bay High (Continuation) rank among high schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Bay High (Continuation) ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Salinas, 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 Salinas on the city page.
Is Central Bay High (Continuation) a good school?
Central Bay High (Continuation) earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Monterey County Unified?
Besides Central Bay High (Continuation), North Monterey County Unified also operates North Monterey County High (1,250 students), Prunedale Elementary (644 students), and North Monterey County Middle (624 students). See the North Monterey County Unified district page for the complete list.
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