- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Herlong, CA
Herlong High
Federal NCES profile for Herlong High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060001109065
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herlong High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Herlong · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- small classes for California
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Herlong High has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herlong High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Herlong, CA.
School address
District: Fort Sage Unified · California
NCES ID 060001109065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Herlong High shrank from 41 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (-24.4%).
Teacher FTE held 4.4 → 4.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 060001109065 · Herlong, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
46 enr · 11.5:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Lassen Charter (154 students)
Herlong High shrank from 41 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (-24.4%). Teacher FTE held 4.4 → 4.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Herlong High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt. Lassen Cha
Mt. Lassen Charter
154 students
- Sierra Primary 60
Sierra Primary
60 students
- This school 46
Herlong High
46 students
- Fort Sage Midd 9
Fort Sage Middle
9 students
What this shows Herlong High reports 46 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herlong High compares
Herlong 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 47% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.0%
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
$19,060
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Herlong High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Fort Sage Unified reports $19,060 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herlong High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Lassen Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Sage Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Herlong High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~46 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herlong High
How many students attend Herlong High?
Herlong High has 46 students enrolled. It is a high school in Herlong, CA. CCD year-over-year: 41 (2022-23) → 31 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herlong High?
The student-teacher ratio at Herlong High is 11.5:1, which is 47% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Herlong High?
70.7% of students at Herlong High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herlong High?
The largest demographic group at Herlong High is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Herlong, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herlong High?
Herlong High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Herlong High rank among public schools in Herlong?
By Resource Investment Index, Herlong High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Herlong, 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 Fort Sage Unified?
Besides Herlong High, Fort Sage Unified also operates Mt. Lassen Charter (154 students), Sierra Primary (60 students), and Fort Sage Middle (9 students). See the Fort Sage Unified district page for the complete list.