- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ceres, CA
Central Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Central Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060813011489
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Valley High earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Ceres · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Valley High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Valley High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Ceres, CA.
School address
District: Ceres Unified · California
NCES ID 060813011489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Central Valley High held near 2,336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 99.5 → 102.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 060813011489 · Ceres, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,317 enr · 23.4:1 · 74.8% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Ceres High (1,660 students)
Central Valley High held near 2,336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 99.5 → 102.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Central Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Valley High
2,317 students
- Ceres High
Ceres High
1,660 students
- Cesar Chavez J 685
Cesar Chavez Junior High
685 students
- Lucas Elementa 668
Lucas Elementary
668 students
- Caswell Elemen 653
Caswell Elementary
653 students
- Virginia Parks 643
Virginia Parks Elementary
643 students
What this shows Central Valley High reports 2,317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Valley High compares
Central 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,317 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,317
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,030
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.3%
White 7.3%
Asian 6.4%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Central Valley High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Ceres Unified reports $18,030 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceres High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lucas Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caswell Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Virginia Parks Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar high schools in Ceres
3 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 (~2,317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Valley High
How many students attend Central Valley High?
Central Valley High has 2,317 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ceres, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,309 (2022-23) → 2,336 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Valley High is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Valley High?
74.8% of students at Central Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Central Valley High is Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment, in Ceres, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Valley High?
Central Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Central Valley High rank among high schools in Ceres?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Valley High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Ceres, 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 Ceres on the city page.
What other schools are in Ceres Unified?
Besides Central Valley High, Ceres Unified also operates Ceres High (1,660 students), Cesar Chavez Junior High (685 students), and Lucas Elementary (668 students). See the Ceres Unified district page for the complete list.