Enrollment
1,418
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Vallejo, CA
Jesse M. Bethel High
Federal NCES profile for Jesse M. Bethel High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064074007861
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jesse M. Bethel High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Vallejo · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jesse M. Bethel High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jesse M. Bethel High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Vallejo, CA.
School address
District: Vallejo City Unified · California
NCES ID 064074007861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jesse M. Bethel High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jesse M. Bethel High
Jesse M. Bethel High is a large high school in Vallejo, California, enrolling 1,418 students.
At 20.9:1, 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 47.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,418 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 442 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #393, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Vallejo's high schools, it stands alongside Vallejo High (1,146 students): Jesse M. Bethel High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.9:1 vs 17.9:1).
Vallejo City Unified also operates Vallejo High (1,146 students) and Hogan Middle (785 students) alongside Jesse M. Bethel 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 Jesse M. Bethel High compares
Jesse M. Bethel 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 | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,418 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,418
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.6%
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
$15,749
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 44.9%
African American 21.7%
Asian 21.4%
White 5.4%
Two or More 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Jesse M. Bethel High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vallejo City Unified, which includes Jesse M. Bethel High.
$15,749
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 59.2%
Federal 13.6%
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 Jesse M. Bethel High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hogan Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jesse M. Bethel High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar high schools in Vallejo
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Vallejo High
Standard public school
1,146 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Mit Academy
Standard public school
473 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Griffin Academy High
Standard public school
186 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
John Finney High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
141 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Vallejo Adult Transition
Special-education school
47 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,418 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jesse M. Bethel High
How many students attend Jesse M. Bethel High?
Jesse M. Bethel High has 1,418 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vallejo, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jesse M. Bethel High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jesse M. Bethel High is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% higher 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 Jesse M. Bethel High?
47.9% of students at Jesse M. Bethel High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jesse M. Bethel High?
The largest demographic group at Jesse M. Bethel High is Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment, in Vallejo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jesse M. Bethel High?
Jesse M. Bethel High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Jesse M. Bethel High rank among high schools in Vallejo?
By Resource Investment Index, Jesse M. Bethel High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Vallejo, 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 Vallejo on the city page.
Is Jesse M. Bethel High a good school?
Jesse M. Bethel High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Vallejo City Unified?
Besides Jesse M. Bethel High, Vallejo City Unified also operates Vallejo High (1,146 students), Hogan Middle (785 students), and Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary (676 students). See the Vallejo City Unified district page for the complete list.
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