- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Coalinga, CA
Coalinga High
Federal NCES profile for Coalinga High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060912000933
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coalinga High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Coalinga · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Coalinga High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coalinga High ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Coalinga, CA.
School address
District: Coalinga-Huron Unified · California
NCES ID 060912000933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Coalinga High held near 1,232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 59.5 → 59.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 060912000933 · Coalinga, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,256 enr · 21.3:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Huron Elementary (723 students)
Coalinga High held near 1,232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE held 59.5 → 59.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Coalinga High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Coalinga High
1,256 students
- Huron Elementa
Huron Elementary
723 students
- Coalinga Middl
Coalinga Middle
662 students
- Sunset Element 442
Sunset Elementary
442 students
- Henry F. Bisho 412
Henry F. Bishop Elementary
412 students
- Nell Dawson El 405
Nell Dawson Elementary
405 students
What this shows Coalinga High reports 1,256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coalinga High compares
Coalinga 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,256 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,256
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$18,638
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.5%
White 9.0%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Coalinga High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coalinga-Huron Unified reports $18,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coalinga High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coalinga Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry F. Bishop Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nell Dawson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coalinga High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar high schools in Coalinga
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 (~1,256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Coalinga High
How many students attend Coalinga High?
Coalinga High has 1,256 students enrolled. It is a high school in Coalinga, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,266 (2022-23) → 1,232 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coalinga High?
The student-teacher ratio at Coalinga High is 21.3:1, which is 1% 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 Coalinga High?
79.5% of students at Coalinga High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coalinga High?
The largest demographic group at Coalinga High is Hispanic or Latino at 86.5% of enrollment, in Coalinga, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coalinga High?
Coalinga High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Coalinga High rank among public schools in Coalinga?
By Resource Investment Index, Coalinga High ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Coalinga, 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 Coalinga on the city page.
What other schools are in Coalinga-Huron Unified?
Besides Coalinga High, Coalinga-Huron Unified also operates Huron Elementary (723 students), Coalinga Middle (662 students), and Sunset Elementary (442 students). See the Coalinga-Huron Unified district page for the complete list.