Enrollment
1,647
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Terrace, CA
Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex
Federal NCES profile for Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060939012987
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Grand Terrace · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- small classes for California
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Grand Terrace, CA.
School address
District: Colton Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060939012987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex
Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex is a higher-need, large high school in Grand Terrace, California, enrolling 1,647 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.7% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,647 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 355 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #104.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and White (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Colton Joint Unified also operates Bloomington High (1,794 students) and Colton High (1,729 students) alongside Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex.
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 Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex compares
Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,647 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,647
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$16,590
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.8 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 147 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 78.1%
White 9.6%
African American 7.7%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colton Joint Unified, which includes Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex.
$16,590
Per student
+0%
vs California
Avg $16,509
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 68.2%
Federal 11.8%
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 Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colton High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colton Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terrace Hills Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe Baca | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,647 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex
How many students attend Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex?
Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex has 1,647 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Terrace, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex is 19.2:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex?
53.7% of students at Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex?
The largest demographic group at Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex is Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment, in Grand Terrace, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex?
Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex rank among public schools in Grand Terrace?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Grand Terrace, 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 Grand Terrace on the city page.
Is Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex a good school?
Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 Colton Joint Unified?
Besides Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex, Colton Joint Unified also operates Bloomington High (1,794 students), Colton High (1,729 students), and Colton Middle (870 students). See the Colton Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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