Enrollment
543
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Anaheim, CA
Gilbert High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060263000174
👥 S:T ratio 53
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilbert High (Continuation) earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 10
- high schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for California
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilbert High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 10 high schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Anaheim Union High · California
NCES ID 060263000174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilbert High (Continuation) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gilbert High (Continuation)
Gilbert High (Continuation) is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Anaheim, California, enrolling 543 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.8:1, Gilbert High (Continuation) is leaner than roughly 94% of California schools and 45% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 543 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 2,105 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 136 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Anaheim's high schools, it stands alongside Anaheim High (2,667 students): Gilbert High (Continuation) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 20.4:1).
Anaheim Union High also operates Cypress High (2,685 students) and Anaheim High (2,667 students) alongside Gilbert High (Continuation).
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 Gilbert High (Continuation) compares
Gilbert High (Continuation) on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 45% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,725
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 136 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 90.0%
White 3.9%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Gilbert High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anaheim Union High, which includes Gilbert High (Continuation).
$16,725
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 57.5%
Federal 12.8%
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 Gilbert High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anaheim High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katella High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilbert High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,667
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,326
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Anaheim
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Anaheim High
Standard public school
2,667 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Katella High
Standard public school
2,326 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Canyon High
Standard public school
2,183 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Magnolia High
Standard public school
1,608 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Loara High
Standard public school
1,539 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Savanna High
Standard public school
1,466 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~543 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gilbert High (Continuation)
How many students attend Gilbert High (Continuation)?
Gilbert High (Continuation) has 543 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anaheim, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert High (Continuation) is 11.8:1, which is 45% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% lower 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 Gilbert High (Continuation)?
80.7% of students at Gilbert High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilbert High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Gilbert High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 90.0% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert High (Continuation)?
Gilbert High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gilbert High (Continuation) rank among high schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 10 high schools in Anaheim, 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 Anaheim on the city page.
Is Gilbert High (Continuation) a good school?
Gilbert High (Continuation) earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Anaheim Union High?
Besides Gilbert High (Continuation), Anaheim Union High also operates Cypress High (2,685 students), Anaheim High (2,667 students), and Katella High (2,326 students). See the Anaheim Union High district page for the complete list.
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