- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063414005344
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 15/100 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
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Hollister High held near 3,448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 111.6 → 143.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 063414005344 · Hollister, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,316 enr · 29.9:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: San Andreas Continuation High (74 students)
Hollister High held near 3,448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 111.6 → 143.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Hollister High compares
Hollister 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,933
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
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.
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
District finance for San Benito High reports $14,933 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar high schools in Hollister
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 (~3,316 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 3,465 (2022-23) → 3,448 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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 15/100 (lower 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 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.
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.