Enrollment
3,096
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Union City, CA
James Logan High
Federal NCES profile for James Logan High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062691004072
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Logan High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Union City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
James Logan High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Logan High ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Union City, CA.
School address
District: New Haven Unified · California
NCES ID 062691004072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
140.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Logan High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Logan High
James Logan High is a large high school in Union City, California, enrolling 3,096 students.
At 22.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,096 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 154 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by Asian (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
New Haven Unified also operates Itliong-Vera Cruz (1,097 students) and Cesar Chavez Middle (990 students) alongside James Logan High.
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 James Logan High compares
James Logan 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,096 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,096
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$14,577
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
Counselors9.8 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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
Asian 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
White 5.1%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, James Logan High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven Unified, which includes James Logan High.
$14,577
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 48.8%
Federal 8.2%
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 James Logan High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itliong-Vera Cruz | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Searles Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delaine Eastin Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Logan High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~3,096 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about James Logan High
How many students attend James Logan High?
James Logan High has 3,096 students enrolled. It is a high school in Union City, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Logan High?
The student-teacher ratio at James Logan High is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Logan High?
28.2% of students at James Logan High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Logan High?
The largest demographic group at James Logan High is Asian at 48.1% of enrollment, in Union City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Logan High?
James Logan High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 James Logan High rank among public schools in Union City?
By Resource Investment Index, James Logan High ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Union City, 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 Union City on the city page.
Is James Logan High a good school?
James Logan High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 New Haven Unified?
Besides James Logan High, New Haven Unified also operates Itliong-Vera Cruz (1,097 students), Cesar Chavez Middle (990 students), and Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary (746 students). See the New Haven Unified district page for the complete list.
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