- Enrollment
- 1,868
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alameda, CA
Encinal Junior/Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Encinal Junior/Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060177000045
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Encinal Junior/Senior High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Alameda · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.1:1
- large classes for California
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Encinal Junior/Senior High has class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Encinal Junior/Senior High ranks #1 of 3 schools in Alameda, CA.
School address
District: Alameda Unified · California
NCES ID 060177000045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Encinal Junior/Senior High grew from 1,158 students in 2022-23 to 1,218 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 51.7 → 52.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 060177000045 · Alameda, CA Other · MID · TRAD
1,280 enr · 25.1:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Alameda High (1,868 students)
Encinal Junior/Senior High grew from 1,158 students in 2022-23 to 1,218 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 51.7 → 52.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Encinal Junior/Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alameda High
Alameda High
1,868 students
- This school
Encinal Junior/Senior High
1,280 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle
971 students
- Will C. Wood M 613
Will C. Wood Middle
613 students
- Amelia Earhart 573
Amelia Earhart Elementary
573 students
- Frank Otis Ele 569
Frank Otis Elementary
569 students
What this shows Encinal Junior/Senior High reports 1,280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Encinal Junior/Senior High compares
Encinal Junior/Senior High is a growing 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,280 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,280
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in California - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 27.0%
Asian 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Two or More 14.2%
African American 10.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 27.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.4, Encinal Junior/Senior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alameda Unified reports $16,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Encinal Junior/Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Will C. Wood Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Otis Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Encinal Junior/Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Alameda
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~1,280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Encinal Junior/Senior High
How many students attend Encinal Junior/Senior High?
Encinal Junior/Senior High has 1,280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alameda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,158 (2022-23) → 1,218 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Encinal Junior/Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Encinal Junior/Senior High is 25.1:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Encinal Junior/Senior High?
35.8% of students at Encinal Junior/Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Encinal Junior/Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Encinal Junior/Senior High is Asian at 27.0% of enrollment, in Alameda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Encinal Junior/Senior High?
Encinal Junior/Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Encinal Junior/Senior High rank among schools in Alameda?
By Resource Investment Index, Encinal Junior/Senior High ranks #1 of 3 schools in Alameda, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alameda on the city page.
What other schools are in Alameda Unified?
Besides Encinal Junior/Senior High, Alameda Unified also operates Alameda High (1,868 students), Lincoln Middle (971 students), and Will C. Wood Middle (613 students). See the Alameda Unified district page for the complete list.