Enrollment
351
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061899002302
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Swett High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Swett High
John Swett High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Crockett, California, enrolling 351 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 16.7:1, John Swett High is leaner than roughly 85% of California schools and 22% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 351 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,166 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #99, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and Asian (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 117 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Crockett's high schools, it stands alongside Willow High (26 students): John Swett High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 13:1).
John Swett Unified also operates Rodeo Hills Elementary (534 students) and Carquinez Middle (286 students) alongside John Swett 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 John Swett High compares
John Swett 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,647
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for John Swett Unified, which includes John Swett High.
$17,647
Per student
+7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 34.9%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- 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.
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 (~351 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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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.
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 39/100 (typical 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 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. See all public schools in Crockett on the city page.
Is John Swett High a good school?
John Swett High earns 39/100 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. 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 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.
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