Enrollment
1,486
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lathrop, CA
Lathrop High
Federal NCES profile for Lathrop 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 062361012065
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lathrop High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Lathrop · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lathrop High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lathrop High ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Lathrop, CA.
School address
District: Manteca Unified · California
NCES ID 062361012065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lathrop High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lathrop High
Lathrop High is a large high school in Lathrop, California, enrolling 1,486 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,486 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 423 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #150.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and Asian (24%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Manteca Unified spends $12,941 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lathrop's high schools, it stands alongside River Islands High (512 students): Lathrop High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.6:1 vs 56.9:1).
Manteca Unified also operates Manteca High (1,907 students) and Sierra High (1,670 students) alongside Lathrop 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 Lathrop High compares
Lathrop 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 | 20.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,486 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,486
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 40% in California - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$12,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 55.3%
Asian 24.0%
White 8.9%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Lathrop High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manteca Unified, which includes Lathrop High.
$12,941
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 59.7%
Federal 11.0%
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 Lathrop High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manteca High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Union High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veritas Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nile Garden Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lathrop High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,670
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,524
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,266
- Students per teacher
- 34.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Lathrop
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 (~1,486 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lathrop High
How many students attend Lathrop High?
Lathrop High has 1,486 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lathrop, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lathrop High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lathrop High is 20.6:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 Lathrop High?
37.6% of students at Lathrop High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lathrop High?
The largest demographic group at Lathrop High is Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment, in Lathrop, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lathrop High?
Lathrop 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 Lathrop High rank among public schools in Lathrop?
By Resource Investment Index, Lathrop High ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Lathrop, 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 Lathrop on the city page.
Is Lathrop High a good school?
Lathrop High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Manteca Unified?
Besides Lathrop High, Manteca Unified also operates Manteca High (1,907 students), Sierra High (1,670 students), and East Union High (1,524 students). See the Manteca Unified district page for the complete list.
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