- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nipomo, CA
Nipomo High
Federal NCES profile for Nipomo High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062308010656
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nipomo High earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Nipomo · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Nipomo High has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nipomo High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Nipomo, CA.
School address
District: Lucia Mar Unified · California
NCES ID 062308010656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Nipomo High held near 867 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.2 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 062308010656 · Nipomo, CA High · MID · TRAD
819 enr · 17.8:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Arroyo Grande High (2,012 students)
Nipomo High held near 867 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.2 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Nipomo High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arroyo Grande
Arroyo Grande High
2,012 students
- This school
Nipomo High
819 students
- Harloe Element 619
Harloe Elementary
619 students
- Dana Elementar 612
Dana Elementary
612 students
- Lange (Dorothe 577
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary
577 students
- Ocean View Ele 547
Ocean View Elementary
547 students
What this shows Nipomo High reports 819 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nipomo High compares
Nipomo High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 0% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 819 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
819
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$15,856
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.3%
White 27.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Nipomo High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Lucia Mar Unified reports $15,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nipomo High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Grande High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harloe Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dana Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lange (Dorothea) Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocean View Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nipomo High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Nipomo
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 (~819 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nipomo High
How many students attend Nipomo High?
Nipomo High has 819 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nipomo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 891 (2022-23) → 867 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nipomo High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nipomo High is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% 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 Nipomo High?
55.4% of students at Nipomo High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nipomo High?
The largest demographic group at Nipomo High is Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment, in Nipomo, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nipomo High?
Nipomo High has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 Nipomo High rank among public schools in Nipomo?
By Resource Investment Index, Nipomo High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Nipomo, 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 Nipomo on the city page.
What other schools are in Lucia Mar Unified?
Besides Nipomo High, Lucia Mar Unified also operates Arroyo Grande High (2,012 students), Harloe Elementary (619 students), and Dana Elementary (612 students). See the Lucia Mar Unified district page for the complete list.