- Enrollment
- 1,618
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gilroy, CA
Christopher High
Federal NCES profile for Christopher High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061518012264
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christopher High earns 22/100 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 Gilroy · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Christopher High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christopher High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Gilroy, CA.
School address
District: Gilroy Unified · California
NCES ID 061518012264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Christopher High held near 1,667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.1 → 71.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 061518012264 · Gilroy, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,630 enr · 21.4:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Gilroy High (1,618 students)
Christopher High held near 1,667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.1 → 71.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Christopher High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Christopher High
1,630 students
- Gilroy High
Gilroy High
1,618 students
- Las Animas Ele
Las Animas Elementary
800 students
- South Valley M
South Valley Middle
784 students
- Solorsano Midd
Solorsano Middle
749 students
- Luigi Aprea El
Luigi Aprea Elementary
722 students
What this shows Christopher High reports 1,630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christopher High compares
Christopher 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 | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,630 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,630
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$15,969
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.9%
White 17.5%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Christopher High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Gilroy Unified reports $15,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Christopher High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilroy High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Las Animas Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Valley Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Solorsano Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luigi Aprea Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christopher High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Gilroy
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 (~1,630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christopher High
How many students attend Christopher High?
Christopher High has 1,630 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gilroy, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,664 (2022-23) → 1,667 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christopher High?
The student-teacher ratio at Christopher High is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Christopher High?
31.8% of students at Christopher High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christopher High?
The largest demographic group at Christopher High is Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment, in Gilroy, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christopher High?
Christopher High has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Christopher High rank among high schools in Gilroy?
By Resource Investment Index, Christopher High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Gilroy, 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 Gilroy on the city page.
What other schools are in Gilroy Unified?
Besides Christopher High, Gilroy Unified also operates Gilroy High (1,618 students), Las Animas Elementary (800 students), and South Valley Middle (784 students). See the Gilroy Unified district page for the complete list.