Enrollment
1,827
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Livermore, CA
Livermore High
Federal NCES profile for Livermore High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062211002630
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Livermore High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #9 of 18
- public schools in Livermore · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Livermore High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Livermore High ranks #9 of 18 public schools in Livermore, CA.
School address
District: Livermore Valley Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 062211002630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Livermore High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Livermore High
Livermore High is a large high school in Livermore, California, enrolling 1,827 students.
At 22:1, 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 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,827 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 300 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #93.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Livermore's high schools, it stands alongside Granada High (2,156 students): Livermore High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 20.9:1).
Livermore Valley Joint Unified also operates Granada High (2,156 students) and William Mendenhall Middle (876 students) alongside Livermore 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 Livermore High compares
Livermore 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,827 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,827
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$14,132
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.3 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
Asian 13.9%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Livermore High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livermore Valley Joint Unified, which includes Livermore High.
$14,132
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 38.6%
Federal 7.7%
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 Livermore High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Mendenhall Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Junction K-8 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joe Michell | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Livermore High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Livermore
1 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 (~1,827 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Livermore High
How many students attend Livermore High?
Livermore High has 1,827 students enrolled. It is a high school in Livermore, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Livermore High?
The student-teacher ratio at Livermore High is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Livermore High?
27.6% of students at Livermore High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Livermore High?
The largest demographic group at Livermore High is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Livermore, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Livermore High?
Livermore High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Livermore High rank among public schools in Livermore?
By Resource Investment Index, Livermore High ranks #9 of 18 public schools in Livermore, 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 Livermore on the city page.
Is Livermore High a good school?
Livermore High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 Livermore Valley Joint Unified?
Besides Livermore High, Livermore Valley Joint Unified also operates Granada High (2,156 students), William Mendenhall Middle (876 students), and Junction K-8 (801 students). See the Livermore Valley Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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