- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tujunga, CA
Mt. Lukens Continuation
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Lukens Continuation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271003201
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Lukens Continuation earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Tujunga · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Lukens Continuation has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Lukens Continuation ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Tujunga, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Mt. Lukens Continuation grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (+44.4%).
Teacher FTE added 2.5 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 062271003201 · Tujunga, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
38 enr · 19:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Mt. Lukens Continuation grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (+44.4%). Teacher FTE added 2.5 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mt. Lukens 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 38
Mt. Lukens Continuation
38 students
What this shows Mt. Lukens Continuation reports 38 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Lukens Continuation compares
Mt. Lukens 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 95% | - | - |
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.
38
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
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.
Engagement
60.5%
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
Counselors0.9 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 89.5%
White 7.9%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Mt. Lukens 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 Mt. Lukens Continuation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Lukens 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 Tujunga
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 (~38 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Lukens Continuation
How many students attend Mt. Lukens Continuation?
Mt. Lukens Continuation has 38 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tujunga, CA. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Lukens Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Lukens 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 Mt. Lukens Continuation?
77.8% of students at Mt. Lukens Continuation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Lukens Continuation?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Lukens Continuation is Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment, in Tujunga, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Lukens Continuation?
Mt. Lukens Continuation has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Mt. Lukens Continuation rank among public schools in Tujunga?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Lukens Continuation ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Tujunga, 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 Tujunga on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Mt. Lukens 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.