- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gridley, CA
Gridley High
Federal NCES profile for Gridley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060005102016
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gridley High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Gridley · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gridley High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gridley High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Gridley, CA.
School address
District: Gridley Unified · California
NCES ID 060005102016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Gridley High held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 060005102016 · Gridley, CA High · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 19.7:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Elementary (544 students)
Gridley High held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gridley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gridley High
670 students
- Wilson Element
Wilson Elementary
544 students
- Sycamore Middl
Sycamore Middle
423 students
- Mckinley Eleme
Mckinley Elementary
341 students
- Esperanza High 23
Esperanza High (Continuation)
23 students
What this shows Gridley High reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gridley High compares
Gridley 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 | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$16,292
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.1%
White 34.3%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Gridley High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Gridley Unified reports $16,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gridley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gridley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Gridley
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 (~670 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gridley High
How many students attend Gridley High?
Gridley High has 670 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gridley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 676 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gridley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gridley High is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Gridley High?
48.1% of students at Gridley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gridley High?
The largest demographic group at Gridley High is Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment, in Gridley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gridley High?
Gridley High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Gridley High rank among public schools in Gridley?
By Resource Investment Index, Gridley High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Gridley, 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 Gridley on the city page.
What other schools are in Gridley Unified?
Besides Gridley High, Gridley Unified also operates Wilson Elementary (544 students), Sycamore Middle (423 students), and Mckinley Elementary (341 students). See the Gridley Unified district page for the complete list.