- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062759000684
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 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 19/100 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
- 19
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Central Bay High (Continuation) held near 27 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 1.5 → 2.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 062759000684 · Salinas, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
23 enr · 23:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: North Monterey County High (1,250 students)
Central Bay High (Continuation) held near 27 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 1.5 → 2.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Central Bay High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Monterey
North Monterey County High
1,250 students
- Prunedale Elem
Prunedale Elementary
644 students
- North Monterey
North Monterey County Middle
624 students
- Castroville El
Castroville Elementary
600 students
- Elkhorn Elemen
Elkhorn Elementary
550 students
- This school 23
Central Bay High (Continuation)
23 students
What this shows Central Bay High (Continuation) reports 23 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Bay High (Continuation) compares
Central Bay High (Continuation) 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,398
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
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.
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
District finance for North Monterey County Unified reports $20,398 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~23 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 28 (2022-23) → 27 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.