- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hilmar, CA
Irwin High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Irwin High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061722009855
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irwin High (Continuation) earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hilmar · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for California
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Irwin High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irwin High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hilmar, CA.
School address
District: Hilmar Unified · California
NCES ID 061722009855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Irwin High (Continuation) shrank from 53 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-54.7%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 061722009855 · Hilmar, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
16 enr · 8:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Hilmar High (696 students)
Irwin High (Continuation) shrank from 53 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-54.7%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Irwin High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hilmar High
Hilmar High
696 students
- Hilmar Middle
Hilmar Middle
542 students
- Elim Elementar
Elim Elementary
437 students
- Merquin Elemen 126
Merquin Elementary
126 students
- This school 16
Irwin High (Continuation)
16 students
What this shows Irwin High (Continuation) reports 16 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irwin High (Continuation) compares
Irwin High (Continuation) 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 63% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
16
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 3% in California - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,436
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 106.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.0%
White 25.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Irwin High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Hilmar Unified reports $15,436 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Irwin High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilmar High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilmar Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elim Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Merquin Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irwin High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar high schools in Hilmar
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 (~16 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irwin High (Continuation)
How many students attend Irwin High (Continuation)?
Irwin High (Continuation) has 16 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hilmar, CA. CCD year-over-year: 53 (2022-23) → 24 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irwin High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Irwin High (Continuation) is 8:1, which is 63% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% 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 Irwin High (Continuation)?
67.9% of students at Irwin High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irwin High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Irwin High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment, in Hilmar, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irwin High (Continuation)?
Irwin High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Irwin High (Continuation) rank among public schools in Hilmar?
By Resource Investment Index, Irwin High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hilmar, 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 Hilmar Unified?
Besides Irwin High (Continuation), Hilmar Unified also operates Hilmar High (696 students), Hilmar Middle (542 students), and Elim Elementary (437 students). See the Hilmar Unified district page for the complete list.