Enrollment
959
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Galt, CA
Galt High
Federal NCES profile for Galt High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061482001821
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galt High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Galt · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Galt High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galt High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Galt, CA.
School address
District: Galt Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 061482001821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Galt High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Galt High
Galt High is a higher-need, large high school in Galt, California, enrolling 959 students.
At 21.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 959 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 899 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #693, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (26%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Galt's high schools, it stands alongside Liberty Ranch High (899 students): Galt High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.3:1 vs 18.3:1).
Galt Joint Union High also operates Liberty Ranch High (899 students) and Estrellita Continuation High (76 students) alongside Galt 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 Galt High compares
Galt 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 959 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
959
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.9%
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 67.7%
White 25.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Galt High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galt Joint Union High, which includes Galt 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 Galt High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Ranch High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estrellita Continuation High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galt 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
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~959 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Galt High
How many students attend Galt High?
Galt High has 959 students enrolled. It is a high school in Galt, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galt High?
The student-teacher ratio at Galt High is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Galt High?
53.5% of students at Galt High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galt High?
The largest demographic group at Galt High is Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment, in Galt, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galt High?
Galt High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Galt High rank among high schools in Galt?
By Resource Investment Index, Galt High ranks #3 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 Galt High a good school?
Galt High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Galt High, Galt Joint Union High also operates Liberty Ranch High (899 students) and Estrellita Continuation High (76 students). See the Galt Joint Union High district page for the complete list.
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