- Enrollment
- 1,868
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alameda, CA
Island High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Island High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060177000048
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Island High (Continuation) earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Alameda · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for California
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Island High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Island High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Alameda, CA.
School address
District: Alameda Unified · California
NCES ID 060177000048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Island High (Continuation) grew from 80 students in 2022-23 to 85 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 7.8 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 060177000048 · Alameda, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
76 enr · 10.9:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Alameda High (1,868 students)
Island High (Continuation) grew from 80 students in 2022-23 to 85 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE held 7.8 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Island High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alameda High
Alameda High
1,868 students
- Encinal Junior
Encinal Junior/Senior High
1,280 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle
971 students
- Will C. Wood M 613
Will C. Wood Middle
613 students
- Amelia Earhart 573
Amelia Earhart Elementary
573 students
- This school 76
Island High (Continuation)
76 students
What this shows Island High (Continuation) reports 76 students on the CCD universe file.
How Island High (Continuation) compares
Island High (Continuation) 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 49% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 5% in California - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 76 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%
White 18.7%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Island High (Continuation) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Alameda Unified reports $16,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Island High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Encinal Junior/Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Will C. Wood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Island High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Alameda
2 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 (~76 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Island High (Continuation)
How many students attend Island High (Continuation)?
Island High (Continuation) has 76 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alameda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 80 (2022-23) → 85 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Island High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Island High (Continuation) is 10.9:1, which is 49% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 Island High (Continuation)?
65.0% of students at Island High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Island High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Island High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment, in Alameda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Island High (Continuation)?
Island High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Island High (Continuation) rank among high schools in Alameda?
By Resource Investment Index, Island High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Alameda, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Alameda on the city page.
What other schools are in Alameda Unified?
Besides Island High (Continuation), Alameda Unified also operates Alameda High (1,868 students), Encinal Junior/Senior High (1,280 students), and Lincoln Middle (971 students). See the Alameda Unified district page for the complete list.