- Enrollment
- 2,725
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fontana, CA
Eric Birch High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Eric Birch High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061392001586
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eric Birch High (Continuation) earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools.
- #1 of 8
- high schools in Fontana · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for California
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Eric Birch High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eric Birch High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Fontana, CA.
School address
District: Fontana Unified · California
NCES ID 061392001586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Eric Birch High (Continuation) held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 061392001586 · Fontana, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 12.6:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit High (2,725 students)
Eric Birch High (Continuation) held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Eric Birch High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summit High
Summit High
2,725 students
- Fontana High
Fontana High
2,534 students
- Fontana a. B.
Fontana a. B. Miller High
1,950 students
- Jurupa Hills H
Jurupa Hills High
1,739 students
- Henry J. Kaise
Henry J. Kaiser High
1,660 students
- This school 239
Eric Birch High (Continuation)
239 students
What this shows Eric Birch High (Continuation) reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eric Birch High (Continuation) compares
Eric Birch High (Continuation) 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 41% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 7% in California - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
92.9%
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
$18,984
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 120 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.2%
White 7.1%
African American 5.0%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Eric Birch High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fontana Unified reports $18,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eric Birch High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fontana High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fontana a. B. Miller High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jurupa Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Kaiser High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eric Birch High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Fontana
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Summit High
Standard public school
2,725 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Fontana High
Standard public school
2,534 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Fontana a. B. Miller High
Standard public school
1,950 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Jurupa Hills High
Standard public school
1,739 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Henry J. Kaiser High
Standard public school
1,660 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Entrepreneur High Fontana
Standard public school
501 students 50.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eric Birch High (Continuation)
How many students attend Eric Birch High (Continuation)?
Eric Birch High (Continuation) has 239 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fontana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eric Birch High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Eric Birch High (Continuation) is 12.6:1, which is 41% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 Eric Birch High (Continuation)?
72.5% of students at Eric Birch High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eric Birch High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Eric Birch High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 86.2% of enrollment, in Fontana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eric Birch High (Continuation)?
Eric Birch High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Eric Birch High (Continuation) rank among high schools in Fontana?
By Resource Investment Index, Eric Birch High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Fontana, 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 Fontana on the city page.
What other schools are in Fontana Unified?
Besides Eric Birch High (Continuation), Fontana Unified also operates Summit High (2,725 students), Fontana High (2,534 students), and Fontana a. B. Miller High (1,950 students). See the Fontana Unified district page for the complete list.