Enrollment
365
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Napa, CA
New Technology High
Federal NCES profile for New Technology High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062664006081
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Technology High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Napa · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
New Technology High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Technology High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Napa, CA.
School address
District: Napa Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062664006081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Technology High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Technology High
New Technology High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Napa, California, enrolling 365 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 365 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,212 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #498.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (28%) (diversity index 51/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Napa Valley Unified spends $13,207 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Napa's high schools, it stands alongside Napa High (1,642 students): New Technology High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.8:1 vs 22.2:1).
Napa Valley Unified also operates American Canyon High (1,720 students) and Napa High (1,642 students) alongside New Technology High.
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 New Technology High compares
New Technology High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$13,207
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 63.7%
White 27.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 3.1%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, New Technology High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Napa Valley Unified, which includes New Technology High.
$13,207
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.7%
State 34.5%
Federal 7.8%
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 New Technology High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Napa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vintage High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Canyon Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Technology High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Napa
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~365 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Technology High
How many students attend New Technology High?
New Technology High has 365 students enrolled. It is a high school in Napa, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Technology High?
The student-teacher ratio at New Technology High is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Technology High?
52.8% of students at New Technology High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Technology High?
The largest demographic group at New Technology High is Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment, in Napa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Technology High?
New Technology High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Technology High rank among high schools in Napa?
By Resource Investment Index, New Technology High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Napa, 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 Napa on the city page.
Is New Technology High a good school?
New Technology High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Napa Valley Unified?
Besides New Technology High, Napa Valley Unified also operates American Canyon High (1,720 students), Napa High (1,642 students), and Vintage High (1,622 students). See the Napa Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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