Enrollment
19
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Williams, CA
Mid Valley High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Mid Valley High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064254000117
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mid Valley High (Continuation) earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Williams · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mid Valley High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mid Valley High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Williams, CA.
School address
District: Williams Unified · California
NCES ID 064254000117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mid Valley High (Continuation) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mid Valley High (Continuation)
Mid Valley High (Continuation) is a high-poverty, small high school in Williams, California, enrolling 19 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 84.2% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of California schools, with 19 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 102 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #84, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
The surrounding Williams Unified spends $13,263 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Williams Unified also operates Williams Junior/Senior High (588 students) and Williams Primary Elementary (407 students) alongside Mid Valley High (Continuation).
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 Mid Valley High (Continuation) compares
Mid Valley High (Continuation) on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,263
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 84.2%
White 15.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Mid Valley High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williams Unified, which includes Mid Valley High (Continuation).
$13,263
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 67.9%
Federal 9.4%
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 Mid Valley High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Junior/Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williams Primary Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williams Upper Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mid Valley High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~19 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mid Valley High (Continuation)
How many students attend Mid Valley High (Continuation)?
Mid Valley High (Continuation) has 19 students enrolled. It is a high school in Williams, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mid Valley High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Mid Valley High (Continuation) is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% 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 Mid Valley High (Continuation)?
84.2% of students at Mid Valley High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mid Valley High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Mid Valley High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 84.2% of enrollment, in Williams, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mid Valley High (Continuation)?
Mid Valley High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mid Valley High (Continuation) rank among public schools in Williams?
By Resource Investment Index, Mid Valley High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Williams, 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 Williams on the city page.
Is Mid Valley High (Continuation) a good school?
Mid Valley High (Continuation) earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest 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 Williams Unified?
Besides Mid Valley High (Continuation), Williams Unified also operates Williams Junior/Senior High (588 students), Williams Primary Elementary (407 students), and Williams Upper Elementary (289 students). See the Williams Unified district page for the complete list.
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