- Enrollment
- 1,404
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ramona, CA
Montecito High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Montecito High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063171004906
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montecito High (Continuation) earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Ramona · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for California
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Montecito High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montecito High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Ramona, CA.
School address
District: Ramona City Unified · California
NCES ID 063171004906 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Montecito High (Continuation) shrank from 113 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (-14.2%).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 063171004906 · Ramona, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
92 enr · 13.1:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Ramona High (1,404 students)
Montecito High (Continuation) shrank from 113 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (-14.2%). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Montecito High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ramona High
Ramona High
1,404 students
- Olive Peirce M
Olive Peirce Middle
680 students
- Hanson Element 547
Hanson Elementary
547 students
- James Dukes El 502
James Dukes Elementary
502 students
- Barnett Elemen 465
Barnett Elementary
465 students
- This school 92
Montecito High (Continuation)
92 students
What this shows Montecito High (Continuation) reports 92 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montecito High (Continuation) compares
Montecito High (Continuation) 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 39% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 8% in California - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,643
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.5%
White 34.8%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Montecito High (Continuation) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Ramona City Unified reports $14,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montecito High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramona High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olive Peirce Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Dukes Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barnett Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montecito High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Ramona
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 (~92 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montecito High (Continuation)
How many students attend Montecito High (Continuation)?
Montecito High (Continuation) has 92 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ramona, CA. CCD year-over-year: 113 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montecito High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Montecito High (Continuation) is 13.1:1, which is 39% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Montecito High (Continuation)?
55.8% of students at Montecito High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montecito High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Montecito High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment, in Ramona, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montecito High (Continuation)?
Montecito High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Montecito High (Continuation) rank among public schools in Ramona?
By Resource Investment Index, Montecito High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Ramona, 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 Ramona on the city page.
What other schools are in Ramona City Unified?
Besides Montecito High (Continuation), Ramona City Unified also operates Ramona High (1,404 students), Olive Peirce Middle (680 students), and Hanson Elementary (547 students). See the Ramona City Unified district page for the complete list.