- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Crockett, CA
John Swett High
Federal NCES profile for John Swett High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061899002302
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Swett High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Crockett · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- small classes for California
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John Swett High has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Swett High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Crockett, CA.
School address
District: John Swett Unified · California
NCES ID 061899002302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
John Swett High held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 061899002302 · Crockett, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 16.7:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Rodeo Hills Elementary (534 students)
John Swett High held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John Swett High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rodeo Hills El
Rodeo Hills Elementary
534 students
- This school
John Swett High
351 students
- Carquinez Midd
Carquinez Middle
286 students
- Willow High 26
Willow High
26 students
What this shows John Swett High reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Swett High compares
John Swett 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$20,274
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 117 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
Asian 22.3%
African American 14.6%
White 12.0%
Two or More 7.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, John Swett High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for John Swett Unified reports $20,274 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Swett High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodeo Hills Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carquinez Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Swett High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Crockett
1 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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Swett High
How many students attend John Swett High?
John Swett High has 351 students enrolled. It is a high school in Crockett, CA. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Swett High?
The student-teacher ratio at John Swett High is 16.7:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% 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 John Swett High?
52.6% of students at John Swett High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Swett High?
The largest demographic group at John Swett High is Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment, in Crockett, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Swett High?
John Swett High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 John Swett High rank among public schools in Crockett?
By Resource Investment Index, John Swett High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Crockett, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in John Swett Unified?
Besides John Swett High, John Swett Unified also operates Rodeo Hills Elementary (534 students), Carquinez Middle (286 students), and Willow High (26 students). See the John Swett Unified district page for the complete list.