- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Manteca, CA
East Union High
Federal NCES profile for East Union 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 062361003577
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Union High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Manteca · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Union High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Union High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Manteca, CA.
School address
District: Manteca Unified · California
NCES ID 062361003577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
East Union High shrank from 1,593 students in 2022-23 to 1,510 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 78.0 → 77.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-83 students YoY 062361003577 · Manteca, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,524 enr · 19.5:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Manteca High (1,907 students)
East Union High shrank from 1,593 students in 2022-23 to 1,510 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 78.0 → 77.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
East Union High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manteca High
Manteca High
1,907 students
- Sierra High
Sierra High
1,670 students
- This school
East Union High
1,524 students
- Lathrop High
Lathrop High
1,486 students
- Veritas Elemen
Veritas Elementary
1,266 students
- Nile Garden El
Nile Garden Elementary
1,221 students
What this shows East Union High reports 1,524 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Union High compares
East Union High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,524 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,524
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$14,789
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.6%
White 22.6%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, East Union High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manteca Unified reports $14,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Union High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manteca High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lathrop High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veritas Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nile Garden Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Union High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,670
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,266
- Students per teacher
- 34.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Manteca
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 (~1,524 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Union High
How many students attend East Union High?
East Union High has 1,524 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manteca, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,593 (2022-23) → 1,510 (2023-24), down 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Union High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Union High is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 East Union High?
44.6% of students at East Union High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Union High?
The largest demographic group at East Union High is Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment, in Manteca, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Union High?
East Union 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 East Union High rank among high schools in Manteca?
By Resource Investment Index, East Union High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Manteca, 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 Manteca on the city page.
What other schools are in Manteca Unified?
Besides East Union High, Manteca Unified also operates Manteca High (1,907 students), Sierra High (1,670 students), and Lathrop High (1,486 students). See the Manteca Unified district page for the complete list.