- Enrollment
- 1,948
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Walnut Creek, CA
Northgate High
Federal NCES profile for Northgate High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062637003961
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northgate High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Walnut Creek · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northgate High has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northgate High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Walnut Creek, CA.
School address
District: Mt. Diablo Unified · California
NCES ID 062637003961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Northgate High held near 1,535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.4 → 65.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 062637003961 · Walnut Creek, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,546 enr · 24.9:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: College Park High (1,948 students)
Northgate High held near 1,535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.4 → 65.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Northgate High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- College Park H
College Park High
1,948 students
- This school
Northgate High
1,546 students
- Mt. Diablo Hig
Mt. Diablo High
1,397 students
- Concord High
Concord High
1,137 students
- Ygnacio Valley
Ygnacio Valley High
1,059 students
- Foothill Middl
Foothill Middle
1,005 students
What this shows Northgate High reports 1,546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northgate High compares
Northgate 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 83% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,546 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,546
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,273
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 773 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
Two or More 18.6%
Asian 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Northgate High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for Mt. Diablo Unified reports $15,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northgate High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Diablo High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ygnacio Valley High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothill Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northgate High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Walnut Creek
2 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 (~1,546 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northgate High
How many students attend Northgate High?
Northgate High has 1,546 students enrolled. It is a high school in Walnut Creek, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,507 (2022-23) → 1,535 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northgate High?
The student-teacher ratio at Northgate High is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northgate High?
9.4% of students at Northgate High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northgate High?
The largest demographic group at Northgate High is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Walnut Creek, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northgate High?
Northgate High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Northgate High rank among high schools in Walnut Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Northgate High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt. Diablo Unified?
Besides Northgate High, Mt. Diablo Unified also operates College Park High (1,948 students), Mt. Diablo High (1,397 students), and Concord High (1,137 students). See the Mt. Diablo Unified district page for the complete list.