- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oroville, CA
Oroville High
Federal NCES profile for Oroville 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 062913004496
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oroville High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Oroville · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- students per teacher
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oroville High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oroville High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Oroville, CA.
School address
District: Oroville Union High · California
NCES ID 062913004496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Oroville High shrank from 936 students in 2022-23 to 870 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 062913004496 · Oroville, CA High · MID · TRAD
872 enr · 19.8:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Las Plumas High (1,265 students)
Oroville High shrank from 936 students in 2022-23 to 870 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Oroville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Las Plumas Hig
Las Plumas High
1,265 students
- This school
Oroville High
872 students
- Prospect High 88
Prospect High (Continuation)
88 students
- Oroville High 5
Oroville High Community Day
5 students
What this shows Oroville High reports 872 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oroville High compares
Oroville High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 872 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
872
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.2%
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
$17,877
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.2%
Asian 24.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.4%
African American 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Oroville High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Oroville Union High reports $17,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oroville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Plumas High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prospect High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oroville High Community Day | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oroville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 80/100
Similar high schools in Oroville
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Las Plumas High
Standard public school
1,265 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Come Back Butte Charter
Standard public school
93 students 31:1 students per teacher
Prospect High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
88 students 11:1 students per teacher
Oroville High Community Day
Alternative education program
5 students 5:1 students per teacher
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 (~872 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oroville High
How many students attend Oroville High?
Oroville High has 872 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oroville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 936 (2022-23) → 870 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oroville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Oroville High is 19.8:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 26% 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 Oroville High?
75.5% of students at Oroville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oroville High?
The largest demographic group at Oroville High is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Oroville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oroville High?
Oroville 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 Oroville High rank among high schools in Oroville?
By Resource Investment Index, Oroville High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Oroville, 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 Oroville on the city page.
What other schools are in Oroville Union High?
Besides Oroville High, Oroville Union High also operates Las Plumas High (1,265 students), Prospect High (Continuation) (88 students), and Oroville High Community Day (5 students). See the Oroville Union High district page for the complete list.