Enrollment
1,274
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Greenfield, CA
Greenfield High
Federal NCES profile for Greenfield High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061965008221
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenfield High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Greenfield · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenfield High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenfield High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Greenfield, CA.
School address
District: South Monterey County Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 061965008221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenfield High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenfield High
Greenfield High is a high-poverty, large high school in Greenfield, California, enrolling 1,274 students.
At 21.6:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,274 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 451 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #307.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
South Monterey County Joint Union High also operates King City High (1,199 students) and Portola-Butler Continuation High (115 students) alongside Greenfield 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 Greenfield High compares
Greenfield 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,274 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,274
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$15,052
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 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 98.5%
White 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.0, Greenfield High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Monterey County Joint Union High, which includes Greenfield High.
$15,052
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 65.9%
Federal 11.5%
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 Greenfield High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| King City High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portola-Butler Continuation High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinnacle Coastal Valley High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenfield High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,199
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~1,274 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Greenfield High
How many students attend Greenfield High?
Greenfield High has 1,274 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greenfield, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenfield High?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenfield High is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenfield High?
81.4% of students at Greenfield High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenfield High?
The largest demographic group at Greenfield High is Hispanic or Latino at 98.5% of enrollment, in Greenfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenfield High?
Greenfield High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Greenfield High rank among public schools in Greenfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenfield High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Greenfield, 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 Greenfield on the city page.
Is Greenfield High a good school?
Greenfield High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 South Monterey County Joint Union High?
Besides Greenfield High, South Monterey County Joint Union High also operates King City High (1,199 students), Portola-Butler Continuation High (115 students), and Pinnacle Coastal Valley High (77 students). See the South Monterey County Joint Union High district page for the complete list.
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