- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mendota, CA
Mendota Continuation High
Federal NCES profile for Mendota Continuation High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060002200374
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mendota Continuation High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Mendota · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for California
- 91.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mendota Continuation High has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mendota Continuation High ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Mendota, CA.
School address
District: Mendota Unified · California
NCES ID 060002200374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Mendota Continuation High grew from 35 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE held 2.2 → 2.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 060002200374 · Mendota, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 12:1 · 91.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mendota High (1,065 students)
Mendota Continuation High grew from 35 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE held 2.2 → 2.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mendota Continuation High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mendota High
Mendota High
1,065 students
- Mccabe Element
Mccabe Elementary
986 students
- Mendota Elemen
Mendota Elementary
857 students
- Mendota Junior
Mendota Junior High
612 students
- Washington Ele 423
Washington Elementary
423 students
- This school 24
Mendota Continuation High
24 students
What this shows Mendota Continuation High reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mendota Continuation High compares
Mendota Continuation High is a growing 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 44% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.4% | ▲ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,730
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.8%
White 4.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Mendota Continuation High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Mendota Unified reports $16,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mendota Continuation High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendota High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccabe Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mendota Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mendota Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mendota Continuation High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Mendota
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 (~24 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mendota Continuation High
How many students attend Mendota Continuation High?
Mendota Continuation High has 24 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mendota, CA. CCD year-over-year: 35 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mendota Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mendota Continuation High is 12:1, which is 44% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 Mendota Continuation High?
91.4% of students at Mendota Continuation High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mendota Continuation High?
The largest demographic group at Mendota Continuation High is Hispanic or Latino at 95.8% of enrollment, in Mendota, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mendota Continuation High?
Mendota Continuation High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mendota Continuation High rank among public schools in Mendota?
By Resource Investment Index, Mendota Continuation High ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Mendota, 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 Mendota on the city page.
What other schools are in Mendota Unified?
Besides Mendota Continuation High, Mendota Unified also operates Mendota High (1,065 students), Mccabe Elementary (986 students), and Mendota Elementary (857 students). See the Mendota Unified district page for the complete list.