- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newman, CA
Orestimba High
Federal NCES profile for Orestimba High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062720004100
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orestimba High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Newman · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Orestimba High has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orestimba High ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Newman, CA.
School address
District: Newman-Crows Landing Unified · California
NCES ID 062720004100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Orestimba High held near 1,002 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 52.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 062720004100 · Newman, CA High · MID · TRAD
925 enr · 18.9:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Yolo Junior High (738 students)
Orestimba High held near 1,002 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 52.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Orestimba High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Orestimba High
925 students
- Yolo Junior Hi
Yolo Junior High
738 students
- Von Renner Ele
Von Renner Elementary
530 students
- Hurd Barringto
Hurd Barrington Elementary
428 students
- Hunt Elementar 268
Hunt Elementary
268 students
- Bonita Element 134
Bonita Elementary
134 students
What this shows Orestimba High reports 925 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orestimba High compares
Orestimba 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 | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 925 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
925
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$17,589
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.9%
White 12.8%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Orestimba High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newman-Crows Landing Unified reports $17,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orestimba High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yolo Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Von Renner Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hurd Barrington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonita Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orestimba High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Newman
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 (~925 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orestimba High
How many students attend Orestimba High?
Orestimba High has 925 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newman, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,045 (2022-23) → 1,002 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orestimba High?
The student-teacher ratio at Orestimba High is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 Orestimba High?
47.9% of students at Orestimba High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orestimba High?
The largest demographic group at Orestimba High is Hispanic or Latino at 80.9% of enrollment, in Newman, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orestimba High?
Orestimba High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Orestimba High rank among public schools in Newman?
By Resource Investment Index, Orestimba High ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Newman, 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 Newman on the city page.
What other schools are in Newman-Crows Landing Unified?
Besides Orestimba High, Newman-Crows Landing Unified also operates Yolo Junior High (738 students), Von Renner Elementary (530 students), and Hurd Barrington Elementary (428 students). See the Newman-Crows Landing Unified district page for the complete list.