How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Contra Costa School of Performing Arts | Northgate High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Walnut Creek, CA | Walnut Creek, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 285 | 1,546 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.1% | 13.7% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Contra Costa School of Performing Arts | Northgate High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,698 | $15,273 |
| District | Contra Costa School of Performing Arts District | Mt. Diablo Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Contra Costa School of Performing Arts | Northgate High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.8% | 46.0% |
| African American | 12.0% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.0% | 16.6% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 16.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 14.4% | 18.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Contra Costa School of Performing Arts | Northgate High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 20 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 218:1 | 749:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.7% | 15.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.