- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gilroy, CA
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061518012174
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Gilroy · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 27.6:1
- large classes for California
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Gilroy, CA.
School address
District: Gilroy Unified · California
NCES ID 061518012174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 061518012174 · Gilroy, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 27.6:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Christopher High (1,630 students)
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Christopher Hi
Christopher High
1,630 students
- Gilroy High
Gilroy High
1,618 students
- Las Animas Ele
Las Animas Elementary
800 students
- South Valley M
South Valley Middle
784 students
- Solorsano Midd
Solorsano Middle
749 students
- This school 304
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
304 students
What this shows Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy compares
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy 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 | 27.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
27.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,969
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.5%
Asian 28.1%
White 11.2%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gilroy Unified reports $15,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gilroy High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Las Animas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Valley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Solorsano Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,618
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Gilroy
3 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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
How many students attend Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy?
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy has 304 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gilroy, CA. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy is 27.6:1, which is 28% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy?
28.0% of students at Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment, in Gilroy, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy?
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy rank among high schools in Gilroy?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Gilroy, 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 Gilroy on the city page.
What other schools are in Gilroy Unified?
Besides Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, Gilroy Unified also operates Christopher High (1,630 students), Gilroy High (1,618 students), and Las Animas Elementary (800 students). See the Gilroy Unified district page for the complete list.