- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060005102015
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Esperanza High (Continuation) shrank from 30 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 1.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 060005102015 · Gridley, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
23 enr · 23:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Gridley High (670 students)
Esperanza High (Continuation) shrank from 30 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 1.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Esperanza High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gridley High
Gridley High
670 students
- Wilson Element
Wilson Elementary
544 students
- Sycamore Middl
Sycamore Middle
423 students
- Mckinley Eleme
Mckinley Elementary
341 students
- This school 23
Esperanza High (Continuation)
23 students
What this shows Esperanza High (Continuation) reports 23 students on the CCD universe file.
How Esperanza High (Continuation) compares
Esperanza High (Continuation) 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,292
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
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.
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
District finance for Gridley Unified reports $16,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~23 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 28 (2023-24), down 2.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.