- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Barstow, CA
Central High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Central High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060402000358
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High (Continuation) earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #2 of 12
- public schools in Barstow · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- small classes for California
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Barstow, CA.
School address
District: Barstow Unified · California
NCES ID 060402000358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Central High (Continuation) shrank from 92 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (-19.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.9 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 060402000358 · Barstow, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
73 enr · 14.6:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Barstow High (1,558 students)
Central High (Continuation) shrank from 92 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (-19.6%). Teacher FTE lost 5.9 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Central High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barstow High
Barstow High
1,558 students
- Barstow Junior
Barstow Junior High
646 students
- Barstow Stem A 454
Barstow Stem Academy
454 students
- Cameron Elemen 436
Cameron Elementary
436 students
- Barstow Fine A 405
Barstow Fine Arts Academy
405 students
- This school 73
Central High (Continuation)
73 students
What this shows Central High (Continuation) reports 73 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High (Continuation) compares
Central High (Continuation) is a shrinking 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,633
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 73 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 57.5%
African American 24.7%
White 11.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Central High (Continuation) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Barstow Unified reports $14,633 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barstow High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barstow Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barstow Stem Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cameron Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barstow Fine Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 34.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Barstow
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 (~73 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central High (Continuation)
How many students attend Central High (Continuation)?
Central High (Continuation) has 73 students enrolled. It is a high school in Barstow, CA. CCD year-over-year: 92 (2022-23) → 74 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High (Continuation) is 14.6:1, which is 32% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 7% lower 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 High (Continuation)?
72.8% of students at Central High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Central High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment, in Barstow, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High (Continuation)?
Central High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central High (Continuation) rank among public schools in Barstow?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Barstow, 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 Barstow on the city page.
What other schools are in Barstow Unified?
Besides Central High (Continuation), Barstow Unified also operates Barstow High (1,558 students), Barstow Junior High (646 students), and Barstow Stem Academy (454 students). See the Barstow Unified district page for the complete list.