- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Exeter, CA
Exeter Union High
Federal NCES profile for Exeter Union 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 060142301504
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Exeter Union High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Exeter · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Exeter Union High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Exeter Union High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Exeter, CA.
School address
District: Exeter Unified · California
NCES ID 060142301504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Exeter Union High held near 900 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 060142301504 · Exeter, CA High · MID · TRAD
909 enr · 23.3:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocky Hill Elementary (554 students)
Exeter Union High held near 900 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Exeter Union High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Exeter Union High
909 students
- Rocky Hill Ele
Rocky Hill Elementary
554 students
- Wilson Middle
Wilson Middle
523 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
522 students
- Exeter Indepen 47
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)
47 students
- Kaweah High 29
Kaweah High
29 students
What this shows Exeter Union High reports 909 students on the CCD universe file.
How Exeter Union High compares
Exeter Union High 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 909 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
909
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$16,614
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.6%
White 31.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Exeter Union High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Exeter Unified reports $16,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Exeter Union High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Hill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kaweah High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Exeter Union High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 47:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar high schools in Exeter
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 (~909 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Exeter Union High
How many students attend Exeter Union High?
Exeter Union High has 909 students enrolled. It is a high school in Exeter, CA. CCD year-over-year: 894 (2022-23) → 900 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Exeter Union High?
The student-teacher ratio at Exeter Union High is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Exeter Union High?
49.3% of students at Exeter Union High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Exeter Union High?
The largest demographic group at Exeter Union High is Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment, in Exeter, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Exeter Union High?
Exeter Union High has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Exeter Union High rank among public schools in Exeter?
By Resource Investment Index, Exeter Union High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Exeter, 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 Exeter on the city page.
What other schools are in Exeter Unified?
Besides Exeter Union High, Exeter Unified also operates Rocky Hill Elementary (554 students), Wilson Middle (523 students), and Lincoln Elementary (522 students). See the Exeter Unified district page for the complete list.