- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061482001821
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 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 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Galt · Resource Index
- 18
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Galt High held near 963 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 061482001821 · Galt, CA High · MID · TRAD
959 enr · 21.3:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Ranch High (899 students)
Galt High held near 963 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Galt High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Galt High
959 students
- Liberty Ranch
Liberty Ranch High
899 students
- Estrellita Con 76
Estrellita Continuation High
76 students
What this shows Galt High reports 959 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galt High compares
Galt 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~959 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 996 (2022-23) → 963 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
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 18/100 (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 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.
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.