- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Crescent City, CA
Del Norte High
Federal NCES profile for Del Norte High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061077001193
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Norte High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Crescent City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- small classes for California
- 55.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Norte High has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Norte High ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Crescent City, CA.
School address
District: Del Norte County Unified · California
NCES ID 061077001193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
Del Norte High shrank from 1,006 students in 2022-23 to 923 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-83 students YoY 061077001193 · Crescent City, CA High · MID · TRAD
918 enr · 18.7:1 · 55.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Crescent Elk Middle (507 students)
Del Norte High shrank from 1,006 students in 2022-23 to 923 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Del Norte High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Del Norte High
918 students
- Crescent Elk M
Crescent Elk Middle
507 students
- Redwood Elemen
Redwood Elementary
452 students
- Joe Hamilton E 298
Joe Hamilton Elementary
298 students
- Pine Grove Ele 265
Pine Grove Elementary
265 students
- Smith River El 258
Smith River Elementary
258 students
What this shows Del Norte High reports 918 students on the CCD universe file.
How Del Norte High compares
Del Norte 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 | 18.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.5% | ▼ 0% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 918 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
918
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
74.5%
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
$19,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.6%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 4.3%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Del Norte High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Del Norte County Unified reports $19,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Del Norte High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Elk Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe Hamilton Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith River Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del Norte High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Crescent City
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 (~918 students)
Frequently asked questions about Del Norte High
How many students attend Del Norte High?
Del Norte High has 918 students enrolled. It is a high school in Crescent City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,006 (2022-23) → 923 (2023-24), down 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Norte High?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Norte High is 18.7:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 19% 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 Del Norte High?
55.5% of students at Del Norte High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Del Norte High?
The largest demographic group at Del Norte High is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Crescent City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Norte High?
Del Norte High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Del Norte High rank among public schools in Crescent City?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Norte High ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Crescent City, 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 Crescent City on the city page.
What other schools are in Del Norte County Unified?
Besides Del Norte High, Del Norte County Unified also operates Crescent Elk Middle (507 students), Redwood Elementary (452 students), and Joe Hamilton Elementary (298 students). See the Del Norte County Unified district page for the complete list.