- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Linden, CA
Linden High
Federal NCES profile for Linden High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062181002589
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Linden · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Linden High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linden High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Linden, CA.
School address
District: Linden Unified · California
NCES ID 062181002589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Linden High shrank from 761 students in 2022-23 to 720 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 38.2 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 062181002589 · Linden, CA High · MID · TRAD
743 enr · 19.6:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Waverly Elementary (438 students)
Linden High shrank from 761 students in 2022-23 to 720 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 38.2 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Linden High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Linden High
743 students
- Waverly Elemen
Waverly Elementary
438 students
- Linden Element
Linden Elementary
414 students
- Glenwood Eleme
Glenwood Elementary
378 students
- Waterloo Eleme
Waterloo Elementary
339 students
- Pride Continua 27
Pride Continuation
27 students
What this shows Linden High reports 743 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linden High compares
Linden High 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 | 19.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▼ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in California - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$17,141
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.8%
White 29.1%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Linden High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Linden Unified reports $17,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linden High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linden Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waterloo Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pride Continuation | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linden High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Linden
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 (~743 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linden High
How many students attend Linden High?
Linden High has 743 students enrolled. It is a high school in Linden, CA. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 720 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden High?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden High is 19.6:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Linden High?
54.8% of students at Linden High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linden High?
The largest demographic group at Linden High is Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment, in Linden, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden High?
Linden High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Linden High rank among public schools in Linden?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Linden, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Linden Unified?
Besides Linden High, Linden Unified also operates Waverly Elementary (438 students), Linden Elementary (414 students), and Glenwood Elementary (378 students). See the Linden Unified district page for the complete list.