Enrollment
76
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061482001820
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Galt · Resource Index
- 25
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Estrellita Continuation High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Estrellita Continuation High
Estrellita Continuation High is a higher-need, small high school in Galt, California, enrolling 76 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of California schools, with 76 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 214 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #146.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (22%) (diversity index 50/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 76 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 92.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Galt's high schools, it stands alongside Galt High (959 students): Estrellita Continuation High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.3:1 vs 21.3:1).
Galt Joint Union High also operates Galt High (959 students) and Liberty Ranch High (899 students) alongside Estrellita Continuation High.
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 Estrellita Continuation High compares
Estrellita Continuation High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,646
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galt Joint Union High, which includes Estrellita Continuation High.
$14,646
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 57.4%
Federal 10.0%
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 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
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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.
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 (~76 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Estrellita Continuation High a good school?
Estrellita Continuation High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. 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 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.
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