- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 33.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Corning, CA
Corning High
Federal NCES profile for Corning High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060981001044
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corning High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Corning · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- small classes for California
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Corning High has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corning High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Corning, CA.
School address
District: Corning Union High · California
NCES ID 060981001044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Corning High shrank from 1,031 students in 2022-23 to 956 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.7 → 52.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 060981001044 · Corning, CA High · MID · TRAD
974 enr · 18.4:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Centennial Continuation High (67 students)
Corning High shrank from 1,031 students in 2022-23 to 956 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 53.7 → 52.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Corning High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Corning High
974 students
- Centennial Con 67
Centennial Continuation High
67 students
- Corning Indepe 29
Corning Independent Study
29 students
What this shows Corning High reports 974 students on the CCD universe file.
How Corning High compares
Corning High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 974 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
974
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$16,120
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.8%
White 24.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.2%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Corning High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Corning Union High reports $16,120 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Corning High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Continuation High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corning Independent Study | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corning High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Corning
2 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 (~974 students)
Frequently asked questions about Corning High
How many students attend Corning High?
Corning High has 974 students enrolled. It is a high school in Corning, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,031 (2022-23) → 956 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corning High?
The student-teacher ratio at Corning High is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Corning High?
62.7% of students at Corning High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corning High?
The largest demographic group at Corning High is Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment, in Corning, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corning High?
Corning High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Corning High rank among high schools in Corning?
By Resource Investment Index, Corning High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Corning, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Corning on the city page.
What other schools are in Corning Union High?
Besides Corning High, Corning Union High also operates Centennial Continuation High (67 students) and Corning Independent Study (29 students). See the Corning Union High district page for the complete list.