- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nipomo, CA
Central Coast New Tech High
Federal NCES profile for Central Coast New Tech High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062308013014
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Coast New Tech High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Nipomo · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Coast New Tech High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Coast New Tech High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Nipomo, CA.
School address
District: Lucia Mar Unified · California
NCES ID 062308013014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Central Coast New Tech High grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 062308013014 · Nipomo, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 19.9:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Arroyo Grande High (2,012 students)
Central Coast New Tech High grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Central Coast New Tech High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arroyo Grande
Arroyo Grande High
2,012 students
- Nipomo High
Nipomo High
819 students
- Harloe Element 619
Harloe Elementary
619 students
- Dana Elementar 612
Dana Elementary
612 students
- Lange (Dorothe 577
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary
577 students
- This school 318
Central Coast New Tech High
318 students
What this shows Central Coast New Tech High reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Coast New Tech High compares
Central Coast New Tech High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,856
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 2.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Central Coast New Tech High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Lucia Mar Unified reports $15,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Coast New Tech High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Grande High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nipomo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harloe Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dana Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lange (Dorothea) Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Coast New Tech High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Nipomo
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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Coast New Tech High
How many students attend Central Coast New Tech High?
Central Coast New Tech High has 318 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nipomo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Coast New Tech High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Coast New Tech High is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Central Coast New Tech High?
33.7% of students at Central Coast New Tech High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Coast New Tech High?
The largest demographic group at Central Coast New Tech High is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Nipomo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Coast New Tech High?
Central Coast New Tech High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Central Coast New Tech High rank among public schools in Nipomo?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Coast New Tech High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Nipomo, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Nipomo on the city page.
What other schools are in Lucia Mar Unified?
Besides Central Coast New Tech High, Lucia Mar Unified also operates Arroyo Grande High (2,012 students), Nipomo High (819 students), and Harloe Elementary (619 students). See the Lucia Mar Unified district page for the complete list.