- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Los Angeles, CA
John Hope Continuation
Federal NCES profile for John Hope Continuation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271003093
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Hope Continuation earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #88 of 122
- high schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 43.5:1
- large classes for California
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John Hope Continuation has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Hope Continuation ranks #88 of 122 high schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
John Hope Continuation grew from 61 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (+32.8%).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 062271003093 · Los Angeles, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
87 enr · 43.5:1 · 98.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
John Hope Continuation grew from 61 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (+32.8%). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John Hope Continuation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 87
John Hope Continuation
87 students
What this shows John Hope Continuation reports 87 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Hope Continuation compares
John Hope 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 | 43.5:1 | ▲ 102% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 77% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 87 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
87
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
43.5:1
students per teacher
- 102% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.8%
African American 5.7%
White 3.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, John Hope Continuation is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Hope Continuation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Hope Continuation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Los Angeles
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Venice Senior High
Standard public school
2,293 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
James a. Garfield Senior High
Standard public school
2,237 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Alexander Hamilton Senior High
Standard public school
2,055 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
John C. Fremont Senior High
Standard public school
1,889 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
John Marshall Senior High
Standard public school
1,842 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Theodore Roosevelt Senior High
Standard public school
1,678 students 18.6:1 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 (~87 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Hope Continuation
How many students attend John Hope Continuation?
John Hope Continuation has 87 students enrolled. It is a high school in Los Angeles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 61 (2022-23) → 81 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Hope Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at John Hope Continuation is 43.5:1, which is 102% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 177% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Hope Continuation?
98.4% of students at John Hope Continuation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Hope Continuation?
The largest demographic group at John Hope Continuation is Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Hope Continuation?
John Hope Continuation has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does John Hope Continuation rank among high schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, John Hope Continuation ranks #88 of 122 high schools in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides John Hope Continuation, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.