- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062361012065
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Lathrop · Resource Index
- 35
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Lathrop High held near 1,509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.1 → 75.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 062361012065 · Lathrop, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,486 enr · 20.6:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Manteca High (1,907 students)
Lathrop High held near 1,509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.1 → 75.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lathrop High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manteca High
Manteca High
1,907 students
- Sierra High
Sierra High
1,670 students
- East Union Hig
East Union High
1,524 students
- This school
Lathrop High
1,486 students
- Veritas Elemen
Veritas Elementary
1,266 students
- Nile Garden El
Nile Garden Elementary
1,221 students
What this shows Lathrop High reports 1,486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lathrop High compares
Lathrop High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,789
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
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.
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
District finance for Manteca Unified reports $14,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,670
- 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.
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 (~1,486 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,535 (2022-23) → 1,509 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.