- Enrollment
- 2,504
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061476001812
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-89 students YoY
La Vista High (Continuation) shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-22.5%).
Teacher FTE held 20.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-89 students YoY 061476001812 · Fullerton, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 14.9:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy High (2,504 students)
La Vista High (Continuation) shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-22.5%). Teacher FTE held 20.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Vista High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy High
Troy High
2,504 students
- Sunny Hills Hi
Sunny Hills High
2,337 students
- La Habra High
La Habra High
1,881 students
- Fullerton Unio
Fullerton Union High
1,880 students
- Sonora High
Sonora High
1,779 students
- This school 298
La Vista High (Continuation)
298 students
What this shows La Vista High (Continuation) reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Vista High (Continuation) compares
La Vista 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,701
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
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.
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
District finance for Fullerton Joint Union High reports $15,701 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,337
- 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
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 (~298 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), down 89.
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 50/100 (higher 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 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.
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.