- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Fernando, CA
Mission Continuation
Federal NCES profile for Mission Continuation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271003189
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mission Continuation earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in San Fernando · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.8:1
- large classes for California
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mission Continuation has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Continuation ranks #6 of 6 high schools in San Fernando, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Mission Continuation grew from 90 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (+25.6%).
Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 6.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 062271003189 · San Fernando, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
127 enr · 31.8:1 · 97.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Mission Continuation grew from 90 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (+25.6%). Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 6.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mission Continuation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 127
Mission Continuation
127 students
What this shows Mission Continuation reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mission Continuation compares
Mission Continuation 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 | 31.8:1 | ▲ 48% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 76% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
31.8:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
92.1%
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
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 127 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.7%
White 3.1%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Mission Continuation is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mission Continuation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mission Continuation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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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 (~127 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mission Continuation
How many students attend Mission Continuation?
Mission Continuation has 127 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Fernando, CA. CCD year-over-year: 90 (2022-23) → 113 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission Continuation is 31.8:1, which is 48% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 103% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mission Continuation?
97.8% of students at Mission Continuation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mission Continuation?
The largest demographic group at Mission Continuation is Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment, in San Fernando, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mission Continuation?
Mission Continuation has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Mission Continuation rank among high schools in San Fernando?
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Continuation ranks #6 of 6 high schools in San Fernando, 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 San Fernando on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Mission Continuation, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.