- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dinuba, CA
Dinuba High
Federal NCES profile for Dinuba 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 060006501242
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dinuba High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Dinuba · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dinuba High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dinuba High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Dinuba, CA.
School address
District: Dinuba Unified · California
NCES ID 060006501242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Dinuba High held near 2,115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 91.4 → 92.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 060006501242 · Dinuba, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,115 enr · 23.2:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Intermediate (916 students)
Dinuba High held near 2,115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 91.4 → 92.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dinuba High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dinuba High
2,115 students
- Washington Int
Washington Intermediate
916 students
- Roosevelt Elem 604
Roosevelt Elementary
604 students
- Lincoln Elemen 563
Lincoln Elementary
563 students
- Wilson Element 545
Wilson Elementary
545 students
- Jefferson Elem 507
Jefferson Elementary
507 students
What this shows Dinuba High reports 2,115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dinuba High compares
Dinuba High 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,115 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,115
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$16,098
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.3%
White 4.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Dinuba High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dinuba Unified reports $16,098 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dinuba High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dinuba High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Dinuba
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 (~2,115 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dinuba High
How many students attend Dinuba High?
Dinuba High has 2,115 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dinuba, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,119 (2022-23) → 2,115 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dinuba High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dinuba High is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dinuba High?
69.8% of students at Dinuba High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dinuba High?
The largest demographic group at Dinuba High is Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment, in Dinuba, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dinuba High?
Dinuba 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 Dinuba High rank among high schools in Dinuba?
By Resource Investment Index, Dinuba High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Dinuba, 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 Dinuba on the city page.
What other schools are in Dinuba Unified?
Besides Dinuba High, Dinuba Unified also operates Washington Intermediate (916 students), Roosevelt Elementary (604 students), and Lincoln Elementary (563 students). See the Dinuba Unified district page for the complete list.