- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064074007861
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 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 19/100 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
- 19
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Jesse M. Bethel High held near 1,441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.2 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 064074007861 · Vallejo, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,418 enr · 20.9:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Vallejo High (1,146 students)
Jesse M. Bethel High held near 1,441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.2 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jesse M. Bethel High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jesse M. Bethel High
1,418 students
- Vallejo High
Vallejo High
1,146 students
- Hogan Middle
Hogan Middle
785 students
- Joseph H. Ward
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary
676 students
- Solano Widenma
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy
615 students
- Highland Eleme 510
Highland Elementary
510 students
What this shows Jesse M. Bethel High reports 1,418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jesse M. Bethel High compares
Jesse M. Bethel 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,118
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Vallejo City Unified reports $19,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,418 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,481 (2022-23) → 1,441 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
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 19/100 (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 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.
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.