- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Live Oak, CA
Live Oak High
Federal NCES profile for Live Oak High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062205002615
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Live Oak High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Live Oak · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Live Oak High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak High ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Live Oak, CA.
School address
District: Live Oak Unified · California
NCES ID 062205002615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Live Oak High held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 062205002615 · Live Oak, CA High · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 20.8:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Luther Elementary (867 students)
Live Oak High held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Live Oak High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Luther Element
Luther Elementary
867 students
- This school
Live Oak High
603 students
- Live Oak Middl
Live Oak Middle
413 students
- Encinal Elemen 111
Encinal Elementary
111 students
- Live Oak Alter 57
Live Oak Alternative
57 students
- Valley Oak Con 19
Valley Oak Continuation High
19 students
What this shows Live Oak High reports 603 students on the CCD universe file.
How Live Oak High compares
Live Oak 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$17,169
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.7%
White 21.9%
Asian 13.6%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Live Oak High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Live Oak Unified reports $17,169 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Live Oak High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Encinal Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Alternative | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Oak Continuation High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Live Oak High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Live Oak
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 (~603 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Live Oak High
How many students attend Live Oak High?
Live Oak High has 603 students enrolled. It is a high school in Live Oak, CA. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak High?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak High is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Live Oak High?
66.7% of students at Live Oak High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Live Oak High?
The largest demographic group at Live Oak High is Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment, in Live Oak, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Live Oak High?
Live Oak High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Live Oak High rank among public schools in Live Oak?
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak High ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Live Oak, 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 Live Oak on the city page.
What other schools are in Live Oak Unified?
Besides Live Oak High, Live Oak Unified also operates Luther Elementary (867 students), Live Oak Middle (413 students), and Encinal Elementary (111 students). See the Live Oak Unified district page for the complete list.