- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Andreas, CA
Gold Strike High
Federal NCES profile for Gold Strike High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060687000627
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gold Strike High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in San Andreas · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 34:1
- large classes for California
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gold Strike High has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gold Strike High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in San Andreas, CA.
School address
District: Calaveras Unified · California
NCES ID 060687000627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Gold Strike High shrank from 49 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (-38.8%).
Teacher FTE held 1.8 → 1.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 060687000627 · San Andreas, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 34:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Calaveras High (703 students)
Gold Strike High shrank from 49 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (-38.8%). Teacher FTE held 1.8 → 1.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gold Strike High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Calaveras High
Calaveras High
703 students
- Toyon Middle
Toyon Middle
522 students
- Jenny Lind Ele
Jenny Lind Elementary
475 students
- Valley Springs
Valley Springs Elementary
383 students
- San Andreas El
San Andreas Elementary
334 students
- This school 34
Gold Strike High
34 students
What this shows Gold Strike High reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gold Strike High compares
Gold Strike High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34:1 | ▲ 58% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
34:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,211
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 17 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: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Gold Strike High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Calaveras Unified reports $15,211 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gold Strike High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calaveras High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toyon Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jenny Lind Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Springs Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Andreas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gold Strike High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar high schools in San Andreas
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 (~34 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gold Strike High
How many students attend Gold Strike High?
Gold Strike High has 34 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Andreas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 49 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gold Strike High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gold Strike High is 34:1, which is 58% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 117% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gold Strike High?
61.2% of students at Gold Strike High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gold Strike High?
The largest demographic group at Gold Strike High is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in San Andreas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gold Strike High?
Gold Strike High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gold Strike High rank among public schools in San Andreas?
By Resource Investment Index, Gold Strike High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in San Andreas, 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 San Andreas on the city page.
What other schools are in Calaveras Unified?
Besides Gold Strike High, Calaveras Unified also operates Calaveras High (703 students), Toyon Middle (522 students), and Jenny Lind Elementary (475 students). See the Calaveras Unified district page for the complete list.