Enrollment
72
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Anderson, CA
North Valley High
Federal NCES profile for North Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060270000197
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Valley High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for California
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Valley High has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Valley High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Anderson, CA.
School address
District: Anderson Union High · California
NCES ID 060270000197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Valley High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Valley High
North Valley High is a high-poverty, small high school in Anderson, California, enrolling 72 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.4:1, North Valley High is leaner than roughly 90% of California schools and 33% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of California schools, with 72 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 205 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #84.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 55/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Discipline events run high: 21 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 72 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Anderson's high schools, it stands alongside Anderson High (562 students): North Valley High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 21.6:1).
Anderson Union High also operates West Valley Early College High (736 students) and Anderson High (562 students) alongside North Valley 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 North Valley High compares
North Valley 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,641
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.2 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
White 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.7%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, North Valley High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson Union High, which includes North Valley High.
$14,641
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 47.7%
Federal 12.6%
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 North Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley Early College High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson New Technology High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakview High (Alternative) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson Community Day | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Anderson
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Anderson High
Standard public school
562 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Anderson New Technology High
Standard public school
102 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Oakview High (Alternative)
Alternative education program
92 students 30.7:1 students per teacher
Anderson Community Day
Alternative education program
16 students 16:1 students per teacher
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 (~72 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Valley High
How many students attend North Valley High?
North Valley High has 72 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anderson, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Valley High is 14.4:1, which is 33% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 North Valley High?
77.8% of students at North Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Valley High?
The largest demographic group at North Valley High is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Anderson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Valley High?
North Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Valley High rank among high schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, North Valley High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Anderson, 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 Anderson on the city page.
Is North Valley High a good school?
North Valley High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. 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 Anderson Union High?
Besides North Valley High, Anderson Union High also operates West Valley Early College High (736 students), Anderson High (562 students), and Anderson New Technology High (102 students). See the Anderson Union High district page for the complete list.
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