Enrollment
1,101
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Morgan Hill, CA
Live Oak High
Federal NCES profile for Live Oak High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062583003877
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Live Oak High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Morgan Hill · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.7%
- 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 3 high schools in Morgan Hill, CA.
School address
District: Morgan Hill Unified · California
NCES ID 062583003877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Live Oak High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Live Oak High
Live Oak High is a large high school in Morgan Hill, California, enrolling 1,101 students.
At 21.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,101 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 699 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #274.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (21%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Morgan Hill Unified spends $13,208 per pupil, 20% 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 Morgan Hill's high schools, it stands alongside Ann Sobrato High (1,511 students): Live Oak High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.2:1 vs 23.2:1).
Morgan Hill Unified also operates Ann Sobrato High (1,511 students) and Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) (690 students) alongside Live Oak 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 Live Oak High compares
Live Oak 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,101 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,101
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$13,208
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 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 68.9%
White 21.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Live Oak High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morgan Hill Unified, which includes Live Oak High.
$13,208
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.2%
State 35.2%
Federal 8.6%
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 Live Oak High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Sobrato High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nordstrom Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis H. Britton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Morgan Hill
2 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 (~1,101 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Live Oak High
How many students attend Live Oak High?
Live Oak High has 1,101 students enrolled. It is a high school in Morgan Hill, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak High?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak High is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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?
34.7% 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 68.9% of enrollment, in Morgan Hill, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Live Oak High?
Live Oak High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Live Oak High rank among high schools in Morgan Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Morgan Hill, 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 Morgan Hill on the city page.
Is Live Oak High a good school?
Live Oak High earns 43/100 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 Morgan Hill Unified?
Besides Live Oak High, Morgan Hill Unified also operates Ann Sobrato High (1,511 students), Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) (690 students), and Nordstrom Elementary (645 students). See the Morgan Hill Unified district page for the complete list.
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