- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gardena, CA
Moneta Continuation
Federal NCES profile for Moneta Continuation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271003190
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moneta Continuation earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Gardena · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 93.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Moneta Continuation has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moneta Continuation ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Gardena, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Moneta Continuation grew from 30 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (+63.3%).
Teacher FTE held 2.9 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 062271003190 · Gardena, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
46 enr · 23:1 · 93.3% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Moneta Continuation grew from 30 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (+63.3%). Teacher FTE held 2.9 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Moneta 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 46
Moneta Continuation
46 students
What this shows Moneta Continuation reports 46 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moneta Continuation compares
Moneta 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.3% | ▲ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 65.2%
African American 23.9%
White 4.3%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Moneta Continuation is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moneta Continuation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moneta 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
Similar high schools in Gardena
3 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 (~46 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Frequently asked questions about Moneta Continuation
How many students attend Moneta Continuation?
Moneta Continuation has 46 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gardena, CA. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 49 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moneta Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at Moneta Continuation is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moneta Continuation?
93.3% of students at Moneta Continuation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moneta Continuation?
The largest demographic group at Moneta Continuation is Hispanic or Latino at 65.2% of enrollment, in Gardena, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moneta Continuation?
Moneta Continuation has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Moneta Continuation rank among high schools in Gardena?
By Resource Investment Index, Moneta Continuation ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Gardena, 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 Gardena on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Moneta 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.