- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dixon, CA
Dixon High
Federal NCES profile for Dixon High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061128001251
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dixon High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Dixon · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dixon High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dixon High ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Dixon, CA.
School address
District: Dixon Unified · California
NCES ID 061128001251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Dixon High held near 1,012 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.4 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 061128001251 · Dixon, CA High · MID · TRAD
990 enr · 21.5:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: John Knight Middle (634 students)
Dixon High held near 1,012 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.4 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dixon High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dixon High
990 students
- John Knight Mi
John Knight Middle
634 students
- Tremont Elemen
Tremont Elementary
514 students
- Anderson (Linf
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary
442 students
- Gretchen Higgi 353
Gretchen Higgins Elementary
353 students
- Maine Prairie 84
Maine Prairie High (Continuation)
84 students
What this shows Dixon High reports 990 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dixon High compares
Dixon 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 | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 990 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
990
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$14,313
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.6%
White 23.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 3.7%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Dixon High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dixon Unified reports $14,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dixon High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Knight Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tremont Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gretchen Higgins Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maine Prairie High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dixon High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Dixon
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 (~990 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dixon High
How many students attend Dixon High?
Dixon High has 990 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dixon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,013 (2022-23) → 1,012 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixon High is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dixon High?
32.0% of students at Dixon High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixon High?
The largest demographic group at Dixon High is Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment, in Dixon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixon High?
Dixon High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Dixon High rank among public schools in Dixon?
By Resource Investment Index, Dixon High ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Dixon, 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 Dixon on the city page.
What other schools are in Dixon Unified?
Besides Dixon High, Dixon Unified also operates John Knight Middle (634 students), Tremont Elementary (514 students), and Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary (442 students). See the Dixon Unified district page for the complete list.