Enrollment
89
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sanger, CA
Kings River High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Kings River High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063525005974
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kings River High (Continuation) earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Sanger · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kings River High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kings River High (Continuation) ranks #3 of 4 schools in Sanger, CA.
School address
District: Sanger Unified · California
NCES ID 063525005974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kings River High (Continuation) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kings River High (Continuation)
Kings River High (Continuation) is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Sanger, California, enrolling 89 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 89 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.
Against 246 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #124.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 59 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 97.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 18 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 89 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Sanger's public schools, it stands alongside Hallmark Academy (287 students): Kings River High (Continuation) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 13.7:1).
Sanger Unified also operates Sanger High (2,426 students) and Washington Academic Middle (1,539 students) alongside Kings River High (Continuation).
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 Kings River High (Continuation) compares
Kings River High (Continuation) on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
89
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
97.8%
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
$14,188
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 59 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 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 87.6%
White 9.0%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Kings River High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sanger Unified, which includes Kings River High (Continuation).
$14,188
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 70.9%
Federal 10.4%
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 Kings River High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanger High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Academic Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sanger West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John S. Wash Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmont Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kings River High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,539
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 34.2:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Sanger
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~89 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kings River High (Continuation)
How many students attend Kings River High (Continuation)?
Kings River High (Continuation) has 89 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Sanger, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kings River High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Kings River High (Continuation) is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% 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 Kings River High (Continuation)?
72.6% of students at Kings River High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kings River High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Kings River High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment, in Sanger, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kings River High (Continuation)?
Kings River High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kings River High (Continuation) rank among schools in Sanger?
By Resource Investment Index, Kings River High (Continuation) ranks #3 of 4 schools in Sanger, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sanger on the city page.
Is Kings River High (Continuation) a good school?
Kings River High (Continuation) earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of 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 Sanger Unified?
Besides Kings River High (Continuation), Sanger Unified also operates Sanger High (2,426 students), Washington Academic Middle (1,539 students), and Sanger West High (1,438 students). See the Sanger Unified district page for the complete list.
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