How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Rare Earth High (Continuation) | Tropico Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Rosamond, CA | Rosamond, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 49 | 815 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 23:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 82.0% | 66.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Rare Earth High (Continuation) | Tropico Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,298 | $16,298 |
| District | Southern Kern Unified | Southern Kern Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Rare Earth High (Continuation) | Tropico Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20.4% | 18.4% |
| African American | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67.3% | 66.6% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 4.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Rare Earth High (Continuation) | Tropico Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 245:1 | 815:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | 41.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 25 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.