Enrollment
3,316
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hollister, CA
Hollister High
Federal NCES profile for Hollister High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063414005344
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hollister High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #13 of 18
- public schools in Hollister · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.9:1
- large classes for California
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hollister High has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hollister High ranks #13 of 18 public schools in Hollister, CA.
School address
District: San Benito High · California
NCES ID 063414005344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
111.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hollister High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hollister High
Hollister High is a large high school in Hollister, California, enrolling 3,316 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.9:1 is larger than about 96% of California schools and 39% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,316 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 127 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #126, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and White (16%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 553 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hollister's high schools, it stands alongside San Andreas Continuation High (74 students): Hollister High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.9:1 vs 18.5:1).
Its district, San Benito High, also runs San Andreas Continuation High (74 students).
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 Hollister High compares
Hollister 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 | 29.9:1 | ▲ 39% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,316 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,316
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
29.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$13,719
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 553 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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 77.8%
White 15.6%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Hollister High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Benito High, which includes Hollister High.
$13,719
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.4%
State 34.8%
Federal 9.7%
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 Hollister High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Andreas Continuation High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hollister High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Hollister
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~3,316 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hollister High
How many students attend Hollister High?
Hollister High has 3,316 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hollister, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollister High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hollister High is 29.9:1, which is 39% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 90% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hollister High?
41.2% of students at Hollister High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hollister High?
The largest demographic group at Hollister High is Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment, in Hollister, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hollister High?
Hollister High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Hollister High rank among public schools in Hollister?
By Resource Investment Index, Hollister High ranks #13 of 18 public schools in Hollister, 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 Hollister on the city page.
Is Hollister High a good school?
Hollister High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 San Benito High?
Besides Hollister High, San Benito High also operates San Andreas Continuation High (74 students). See the San Benito High district page for the complete list.
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