Enrollment
23
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gridley, CA
Esperanza High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Esperanza High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060005102015
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Esperanza High (Continuation) earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Gridley · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Esperanza High (Continuation) has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Esperanza High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Gridley, CA.
School address
District: Gridley Unified · California
NCES ID 060005102015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Esperanza High (Continuation) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Esperanza High (Continuation)
Esperanza High (Continuation) is a higher-need, small high school in Gridley, California, enrolling 23 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.3% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of California schools, with 23 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #41.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (26%) (diversity index 39/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 23 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Discipline events run high: 9 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 23 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Gridley's high schools, it stands alongside Gridley High (670 students): Esperanza High (Continuation) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23:1 vs 19.7:1).
Gridley Unified also operates Gridley High (670 students) and Wilson Elementary (544 students) alongside Esperanza High (Continuation).
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 Esperanza High (Continuation) compares
Esperanza High (Continuation) on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$14,655
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 23 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.1 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 73.9%
White 26.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Esperanza High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gridley Unified, which includes Esperanza High (Continuation).
$14,655
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.3%
State 67.6%
Federal 10.2%
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 Esperanza High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gridley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Esperanza High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Gridley
1 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 (~23 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Esperanza High (Continuation)
How many students attend Esperanza High (Continuation)?
Esperanza High (Continuation) has 23 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gridley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esperanza High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Esperanza High (Continuation) is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Esperanza High (Continuation)?
63.3% of students at Esperanza High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Esperanza High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Esperanza High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment, in Gridley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Esperanza High (Continuation)?
Esperanza High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Esperanza High (Continuation) rank among public schools in Gridley?
By Resource Investment Index, Esperanza High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Gridley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gridley on the city page.
Is Esperanza High (Continuation) a good school?
Esperanza High (Continuation) earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. 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 Gridley Unified?
Besides Esperanza High (Continuation), Gridley Unified also operates Gridley High (670 students), Wilson Elementary (544 students), and Sycamore Middle (423 students). See the Gridley Unified district page for the complete list.
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