Enrollment
925
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062720004100
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Newman · Resource Index
- 38
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orestimba High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orestimba High
Orestimba High is a large high school in Newman, California, enrolling 925 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 925 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 928 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #162.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Newman's high schools, it stands alongside West Side Valley High (Continuation) (41 students): Orestimba High is larger than that campus by headcount.
Newman-Crows Landing Unified also operates Yolo Junior High (738 students) and Von Renner Elementary (530 students) alongside Orestimba 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 Orestimba High compares
Orestimba 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,160
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newman-Crows Landing Unified, which includes Orestimba High.
$15,160
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 65.0%
Federal 12.1%
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 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
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
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 (~925 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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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.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Orestimba High a good school?
Orestimba High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 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.
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