Enrollment
154
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Lorenzo, CA
East Bay Arts High
Federal NCES profile for East Bay Arts High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063471011567
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Bay Arts High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in San Lorenzo · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- small classes for California
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Bay Arts High has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Bay Arts High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in San Lorenzo, CA.
School address
District: San Lorenzo Unified · California
NCES ID 063471011567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Bay Arts High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Bay Arts High
East Bay Arts High is a higher-need, small high school in San Lorenzo, California, enrolling 154 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 15.4:1, East Bay Arts High is leaner than roughly 88% of California schools and 28% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 154 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 370 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #98.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 162 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among San Lorenzo's high schools, it stands alongside Arroyo High (1,499 students): East Bay Arts High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 24.6:1).
San Lorenzo Unified also operates Arroyo High (1,499 students) and San Lorenzo High (1,029 students) alongside East Bay Arts High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Bay Arts High compares
East Bay Arts High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.2%
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
$15,066
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.1%
African American 12.5%
Asian 8.6%
White 6.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, East Bay Arts High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Lorenzo Unified, which includes East Bay Arts High.
$15,066
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 56.3%
Federal 7.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Bay Arts High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Lorenzo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bohannon Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hesperian Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Manor Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Bay Arts High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in San Lorenzo
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~154 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Bay Arts High
How many students attend East Bay Arts High?
East Bay Arts High has 154 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Lorenzo, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Bay Arts High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Bay Arts High is 15.4:1, which is 28% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 2% lower 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 East Bay Arts High?
73.9% of students at East Bay Arts High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Bay Arts High?
The largest demographic group at East Bay Arts High is Hispanic or Latino at 65.1% of enrollment, in San Lorenzo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Bay Arts High?
East Bay Arts High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Bay Arts High rank among high schools in San Lorenzo?
By Resource Investment Index, East Bay Arts High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in San Lorenzo, 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 San Lorenzo on the city page.
Is East Bay Arts High a good school?
East Bay Arts High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in San Lorenzo Unified?
Besides East Bay Arts High, San Lorenzo Unified also operates Arroyo High (1,499 students), San Lorenzo High (1,029 students), and Bohannon Middle (606 students). See the San Lorenzo Unified district page for the complete list.
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