- Enrollment
- 2,836
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brentwood, CA
La Paloma High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for La Paloma High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062160002572
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Paloma High (Continuation) earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Brentwood · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- small classes for California
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
La Paloma High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Paloma High (Continuation) ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Brentwood, CA.
School address
District: Liberty Union High · California
NCES ID 062160002572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
La Paloma High (Continuation) shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (-22.5%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 062160002572 · Brentwood, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 16.2:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High (2,836 students)
La Paloma High (Continuation) shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (-22.5%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Paloma High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High
Liberty High
2,836 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
2,566 students
- Freedom High
Freedom High
2,460 students
- This school 178
La Paloma High (Continuation)
178 students
- Independence H 163
Independence High
163 students
What this shows La Paloma High (Continuation) reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Paloma High (Continuation) compares
La Paloma High (Continuation) is a shrinking 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 14% in California - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,126
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.1%
White 19.9%
African American 11.9%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, La Paloma High (Continuation) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Liberty Union High reports $16,126 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Paloma High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Paloma High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,566
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,460
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools in Brentwood
3 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 (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Paloma High (Continuation)
How many students attend La Paloma High (Continuation)?
La Paloma High (Continuation) has 178 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brentwood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Paloma High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at La Paloma High (Continuation) is 16.2:1, which is 25% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 3% 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 La Paloma High (Continuation)?
51.3% of students at La Paloma High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Paloma High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at La Paloma High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment, in Brentwood, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Paloma High (Continuation)?
La Paloma High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Paloma High (Continuation) rank among high schools in Brentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, La Paloma High (Continuation) ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Brentwood, 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 Brentwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Liberty Union High?
Besides La Paloma High (Continuation), Liberty Union High also operates Liberty High (2,836 students), Heritage High (2,566 students), and Freedom High (2,460 students). See the Liberty Union High district page for the complete list.