- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062583003877
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Morgan Hill · Resource Index
- 34
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Live Oak High held near 1,111 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.5 → 55.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 062583003877 · Morgan Hill, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,101 enr · 21.2:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ann Sobrato High (1,511 students)
Live Oak High held near 1,111 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.5 → 55.9 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
- Ann Sobrato Hi
Ann Sobrato High
1,511 students
- This school
Live Oak High
1,101 students
- Jackson Academ
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm)
690 students
- Nordstrom Elem
Nordstrom Elementary
645 students
- San Martin Gwi
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy
643 students
- Lewis H. Britt
Lewis H. Britton Middle
637 students
What this shows Live Oak High reports 1,101 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,041
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
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.
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
District finance for Morgan Hill Unified reports $16,041 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~1,101 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,137 (2022-23) → 1,111 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
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 34/100 (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 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.
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.