- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colton, CA
Colton High
Federal NCES profile for Colton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060939000946
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colton High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #5 of 15
- public schools in Colton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- small classes for California
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Colton High has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colton High ranks #5 of 15 public schools in Colton, CA.
School address
District: Colton Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060939000946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Colton High held near 1,768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 93.3 → 93.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 060939000946 · Colton, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,729 enr · 18.6:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomington High (1,794 students)
Colton High held near 1,768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE held 93.3 → 93.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Colton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomington Hi
Bloomington High
1,794 students
- This school
Colton High
1,729 students
- Grand Terrace
Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex
1,647 students
- Colton Middle
Colton Middle
870 students
- Terrace Hills
Terrace Hills Middle
852 students
- Joe Baca 705
Joe Baca
705 students
What this shows Colton High reports 1,729 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colton High compares
Colton 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 | 18.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,729 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,729
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$18,922
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.7 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.0%
African American 2.4%
White 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Colton High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colton Joint Unified reports $18,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terrace Hills Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe Baca | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,729 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colton High
How many students attend Colton High?
Colton High has 1,729 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,800 (2022-23) → 1,768 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Colton High is 18.6:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 Colton High?
72.1% of students at Colton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colton High?
The largest demographic group at Colton High is Hispanic or Latino at 95.0% of enrollment, in Colton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colton High?
Colton High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Colton High rank among public schools in Colton?
By Resource Investment Index, Colton High ranks #5 of 15 public schools in Colton, 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 Colton on the city page.
What other schools are in Colton Joint Unified?
Besides Colton High, Colton Joint Unified also operates Bloomington High (1,794 students), Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex (1,647 students), and Colton Middle (870 students). See the Colton Joint Unified district page for the complete list.