Enrollment
38
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Orland, CA
North Valley High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for North Valley High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060004507089
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Valley High (Continuation) earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Orland · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Valley High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Valley High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Orland, CA.
School address
District: Orland Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060004507089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Valley High (Continuation) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Valley High (Continuation)
North Valley High (Continuation) is a higher-need, small high school in Orland, California, enrolling 38 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of California schools, with 38 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 127 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #107, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Among Orland's high schools, it stands alongside Orland High (725 students): North Valley High (Continuation) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 20.1:1).
Orland Joint Unified also operates Orland High (725 students) and Mill Street Elementary (521 students) alongside North Valley High (Continuation).
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 (Continuation) compares
North Valley High (Continuation) on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 62.5% | ▲ 13% | 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 (what these measure)
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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.
Funding equity
$14,617
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 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 81.6%
White 15.8%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, North Valley High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orland Joint Unified, which includes North Valley High (Continuation).
$14,617
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 61.5%
Federal 14.7%
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 (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Street Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Price Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orland Community Day | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Valley High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Orland
2 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 (~38 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Valley High (Continuation)
How many students attend North Valley High (Continuation)?
North Valley High (Continuation) has 38 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orland, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Valley High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at North Valley High (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 North Valley High (Continuation)?
62.5% of students at North Valley High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Valley High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at North Valley High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 81.6% of enrollment, in Orland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Valley High (Continuation)?
North Valley High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 (Continuation) rank among high schools in Orland?
By Resource Investment Index, North Valley High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Orland, 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 Orland on the city page.
Is North Valley High (Continuation) a good school?
North Valley High (Continuation) earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. 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 Orland Joint Unified?
Besides North Valley High (Continuation), Orland Joint Unified also operates Orland High (725 students), Mill Street Elementary (521 students), and Fairview Elementary (458 students). See the Orland Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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