- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brawley, CA
Desert Valley High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Desert Valley High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060582000525
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Valley High (Continuation) earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Brawley · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert Valley High (Continuation) has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Valley High (Continuation) ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Brawley, CA.
School address
District: Brawley Union High · California
NCES ID 060582000525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Desert Valley High (Continuation) held near 165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.6 → 8.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 060582000525 · Brawley, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
162 enr · 20.3:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Brawley Union High (1,863 students)
Desert Valley High (Continuation) held near 165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.6 → 8.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Desert Valley High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brawley Union
Brawley Union High
1,863 students
- This school 162
Desert Valley High (Continuation)
162 students
- Renaissance 22
Renaissance
22 students
What this shows Desert Valley High (Continuation) reports 162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Valley High (Continuation) compares
Desert Valley High (Continuation) 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 | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$19,218
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 162 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: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.8%
White 0.6%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.4, Desert Valley High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Brawley Union High reports $19,218 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desert Valley High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brawley Union High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renaissance | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Valley High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar high schools in Brawley
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 (~162 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desert Valley High (Continuation)
How many students attend Desert Valley High (Continuation)?
Desert Valley High (Continuation) has 162 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brawley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 167 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Valley High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Valley High (Continuation) is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 Desert Valley High (Continuation)?
84.4% of students at Desert Valley High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Valley High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Desert Valley High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 98.8% of enrollment, in Brawley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Valley High (Continuation)?
Desert Valley High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Desert Valley High (Continuation) rank among high schools in Brawley?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Valley High (Continuation) ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Brawley, 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 Brawley on the city page.
What other schools are in Brawley Union High?
Besides Desert Valley High (Continuation), Brawley Union High also operates Brawley Union High (1,863 students) and Renaissance (22 students). See the Brawley Union High district page for the complete list.