Enrollment
298
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fullerton, CA
La Vista High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for La Vista High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061476001812
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Vista High (Continuation) earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Fullerton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- small classes for California
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
La Vista High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Vista High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Fullerton, CA.
School address
District: Fullerton Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 061476001812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Vista High (Continuation) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Vista High (Continuation)
La Vista High (Continuation) is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Fullerton, California, enrolling 298 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.9:1, La Vista High (Continuation) is leaner than roughly 89% of California schools and 31% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 298 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,180 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #48, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 99 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Fullerton's high schools, it stands alongside Troy High (2,504 students): La Vista High (Continuation) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 23:1).
Fullerton Joint Union High also operates Troy High (2,504 students) and Sunny Hills High (2,337 students) alongside La Vista 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 La Vista High (Continuation) compares
La Vista 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in California - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,663
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 99 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 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 88.9%
White 4.0%
African American 3.7%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, La Vista High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fullerton Joint Union High, which includes La Vista High (Continuation).
$14,663
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 41.3%
Federal 8.3%
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 La Vista High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunny Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Habra High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fullerton Union High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sonora High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Vista High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,504
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,337
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,880
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,779
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Fullerton
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Troy High
Standard public school
2,504 students 23:1 students per teacher
Sunny Hills High
Standard public school
2,337 students 26:1 students per teacher
Fullerton Union High
Standard public school
1,880 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
La Sierra High (Alternative)
Alternative education program
236 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~298 students)
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Frequently asked questions about La Vista High (Continuation)
How many students attend La Vista High (Continuation)?
La Vista High (Continuation) has 298 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fullerton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Vista High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at La Vista High (Continuation) is 14.9:1, which is 31% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 5% lower 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 Vista High (Continuation)?
69.4% of students at La Vista High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Vista High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at La Vista High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment, in Fullerton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Vista High (Continuation)?
La Vista High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Vista High (Continuation) rank among high schools in Fullerton?
By Resource Investment Index, La Vista High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Fullerton, 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 Fullerton on the city page.
Is La Vista High (Continuation) a good school?
La Vista High (Continuation) earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. It is also less 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 Fullerton Joint Union High?
Besides La Vista High (Continuation), Fullerton Joint Union High also operates Troy High (2,504 students), Sunny Hills High (2,337 students), and La Habra High (1,881 students). See the Fullerton Joint Union High district page for the complete list.
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