- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colusa, CA
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Colusa Alternative High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060957008128
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Colusa · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27:1
- large classes for California
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Colusa, CA.
School address
District: Colusa Unified · California
NCES ID 060957008128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) held near 25 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.3 → 1.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 060957008128 · Colusa, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
27 enr · 27:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: George T. Egling Middle (553 students)
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) held near 25 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.3 → 1.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George T. Egli
George T. Egling Middle
553 students
- Colusa High
Colusa High
431 students
- James M. Burch
James M. Burchfield Primary
430 students
- Colusa Alterna 29
Colusa Alternative Home
29 students
- This school 27
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation)
27 students
What this shows Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) reports 27 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) compares
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
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
27:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$14,597
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.8%
White 18.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Colusa Unified reports $14,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George T. Egling Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colusa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James M. Burchfield Primary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colusa Alternative Home | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colusa Alternative High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Colusa
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 (~27 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colusa Alternative High (Continuation)
How many students attend Colusa Alternative High (Continuation)?
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) has 27 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colusa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 24 (2022-23) → 25 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colusa Alternative High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) is 27:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colusa Alternative High (Continuation)?
79.2% of students at Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colusa Alternative High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment, in Colusa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colusa Alternative High (Continuation)?
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) rank among public schools in Colusa?
By Resource Investment Index, Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Colusa, 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 Colusa on the city page.
What other schools are in Colusa Unified?
Besides Colusa Alternative High (Continuation), Colusa Unified also operates George T. Egling Middle (553 students), Colusa High (431 students), and James M. Burchfield Primary (430 students). See the Colusa Unified district page for the complete list.