- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Arroyo Grande, CA
Lopez Continuation High
Federal NCES profile for Lopez Continuation High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062308003523
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lopez Continuation High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Arroyo Grande · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for California
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lopez Continuation High has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lopez Continuation High ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Arroyo Grande, CA.
School address
District: Lucia Mar Unified · California
NCES ID 062308003523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Lopez Continuation High shrank from 128 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 9.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 062308003523 · Arroyo Grande, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
96 enr · 10.7:1 · 80.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Arroyo Grande High (2,012 students)
Lopez Continuation High shrank from 128 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 9.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lopez Continuation High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arroyo Grande
Arroyo Grande High
2,012 students
- Nipomo High
Nipomo High
819 students
- Harloe Element 619
Harloe Elementary
619 students
- Dana Elementar 612
Dana Elementary
612 students
- Lange (Dorothe 577
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary
577 students
- This school 96
Lopez Continuation High
96 students
What this shows Lopez Continuation High reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lopez Continuation High compares
Lopez Continuation 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 50% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 5% in California - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,856
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 96 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.3%
White 28.4%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Lopez Continuation High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Lucia Mar Unified reports $15,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lopez Continuation High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Grande High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nipomo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harloe Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dana Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lange (Dorothea) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lopez Continuation High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Arroyo Grande
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 (~96 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lopez Continuation High
How many students attend Lopez Continuation High?
Lopez Continuation High has 96 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arroyo Grande, CA. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lopez Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lopez Continuation High is 10.7:1, which is 50% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% lower 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 Lopez Continuation High?
80.5% of students at Lopez Continuation High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lopez Continuation High?
The largest demographic group at Lopez Continuation High is Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment, in Arroyo Grande, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lopez Continuation High?
Lopez Continuation High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lopez Continuation High rank among public schools in Arroyo Grande?
By Resource Investment Index, Lopez Continuation High ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Arroyo Grande, 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 Arroyo Grande on the city page.
What other schools are in Lucia Mar Unified?
Besides Lopez Continuation High, Lucia Mar Unified also operates Arroyo Grande High (2,012 students), Nipomo High (819 students), and Harloe Elementary (619 students). See the Lucia Mar Unified district page for the complete list.