- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Galt, CA
Estrellita Continuation High
Federal NCES profile for Estrellita Continuation High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061482001820
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estrellita Continuation High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Galt · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Estrellita Continuation High has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estrellita Continuation High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Galt, CA.
School address
District: Galt Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 061482001820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Estrellita Continuation High grew from 63 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 061482001820 · Galt, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
76 enr · 25.3:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Galt High (959 students)
Estrellita Continuation High grew from 63 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Estrellita Continuation High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Galt High
Galt High
959 students
- Liberty Ranch
Liberty Ranch High
899 students
- This school 76
Estrellita Continuation High
76 students
What this shows Estrellita Continuation High reports 76 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estrellita Continuation High compares
Estrellita Continuation 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
92.1%
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
$16,359
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 76 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.1%
White 22.4%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Estrellita Continuation High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Galt Joint Union High reports $16,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Estrellita Continuation High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Ranch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estrellita Continuation High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Galt
2 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 (~76 students)
Frequently asked questions about Estrellita Continuation High
How many students attend Estrellita Continuation High?
Estrellita Continuation High has 76 students enrolled. It is a high school in Galt, CA. CCD year-over-year: 63 (2022-23) → 67 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estrellita Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Estrellita Continuation High is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Estrellita Continuation High?
74.6% of students at Estrellita Continuation High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estrellita Continuation High?
The largest demographic group at Estrellita Continuation High is Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment, in Galt, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estrellita Continuation High?
Estrellita Continuation High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Estrellita Continuation High rank among high schools in Galt?
By Resource Investment Index, Estrellita Continuation High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Galt, 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 Galt on the city page.
What other schools are in Galt Joint Union High?
Besides Estrellita Continuation High, Galt Joint Union High also operates Galt High (959 students) and Liberty Ranch High (899 students). See the Galt Joint Union High district page for the complete list.