- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hayfork, CA
Hayfork High
Federal NCES profile for Hayfork High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060001809107
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayfork High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hayfork · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for California
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayfork High has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayfork High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hayfork, CA.
School address
District: Mountain Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060001809107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Hayfork High grew from 86 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 060001809107 · Hayfork, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
96 enr · 13.7:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Hayfork Elementary (245 students)
Hayfork High grew from 86 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hayfork High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hayfork Elemen
Hayfork Elementary
245 students
- This school 96
Hayfork High
96 students
- Valley High 5
Valley High
5 students
What this shows Hayfork High reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayfork High compares
Hayfork High is a growing 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,672
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.0%
Asian 26.0%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Hayfork High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Mountain Valley Unified reports $18,672 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hayfork High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayfork Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayfork High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Hayfork
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 (~96 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hayfork High
How many students attend Hayfork High?
Hayfork High has 96 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hayfork, CA. CCD year-over-year: 86 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayfork High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayfork High is 13.7:1, which is 36% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% 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 Hayfork High?
83.7% of students at Hayfork High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayfork High?
The largest demographic group at Hayfork High is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Hayfork, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayfork High?
Hayfork High has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Hayfork High rank among public schools in Hayfork?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayfork High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hayfork, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mountain Valley Unified?
Besides Hayfork High, Mountain Valley Unified also operates Hayfork Elementary (245 students) and Valley High (5 students). See the Mountain Valley Unified district page for the complete list.