- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colusa, CA
Colusa High
Federal NCES profile for Colusa 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 060957000966
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colusa High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Colusa · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Colusa High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colusa High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Colusa, CA.
School address
District: Colusa Unified · California
NCES ID 060957000966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Colusa High held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 060957000966 · Colusa, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 20.5:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: George T. Egling Middle (553 students)
Colusa High held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Colusa High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George T. Egli
George T. Egling Middle
553 students
- This school
Colusa High
431 students
- James M. Burch
James M. Burchfield Primary
430 students
- Colusa Alterna 29
Colusa Alternative Home
29 students
- Colusa Alterna 27
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation)
27 students
What this shows Colusa High reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colusa High compares
Colusa 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 | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.4%
White 17.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Colusa High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Colusa Unified reports $14,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colusa High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George T. Egling Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James M. Burchfield Primary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colusa Alternative Home | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colusa High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colusa High
How many students attend Colusa High?
Colusa High has 431 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colusa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colusa High?
The student-teacher ratio at Colusa High is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 Colusa High?
49.8% of students at Colusa High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colusa High?
The largest demographic group at Colusa High is Hispanic or Latino at 75.4% of enrollment, in Colusa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colusa High?
Colusa 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 Colusa High rank among public schools in Colusa?
By Resource Investment Index, Colusa High ranks #4 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 High, Colusa Unified also operates George T. Egling Middle (553 students), James M. Burchfield Primary (430 students), and Colusa Alternative Home (29 students). See the Colusa Unified district page for the complete list.