- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Blythe, CA
Palo Verde High
Federal NCES profile for Palo Verde High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062964004602
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palo Verde High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Blythe · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Palo Verde High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palo Verde High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Blythe, CA.
School address
District: Palo Verde Unified · California
NCES ID 062964004602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Palo Verde High shrank from 820 students in 2022-23 to 775 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 062964004602 · Blythe, CA High · MID · TRAD
740 enr · 19.5:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Felix J. Appleby Elementary (617 students)
Palo Verde High shrank from 820 students in 2022-23 to 775 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Palo Verde High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Palo Verde High
740 students
- Felix J. Apple
Felix J. Appleby Elementary
617 students
- Ruth Brown Ele
Ruth Brown Elementary
609 students
- Margaret White
Margaret White Elementary
559 students
- Twin Palms Con 85
Twin Palms Continuation
85 students
What this shows Palo Verde High reports 740 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palo Verde High compares
Palo Verde 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 | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.5%
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
$17,741
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.8%
White 15.2%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Palo Verde High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palo Verde Unified reports $17,741 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palo Verde High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felix J. Appleby Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruth Brown Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret White Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Palms Continuation | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palo Verde High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Blythe
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 (~740 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Palo Verde High
How many students attend Palo Verde High?
Palo Verde High has 740 students enrolled. It is a high school in Blythe, CA. CCD year-over-year: 820 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palo Verde High?
The student-teacher ratio at Palo Verde High is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 Palo Verde High?
65.2% of students at Palo Verde High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palo Verde High?
The largest demographic group at Palo Verde High is Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment, in Blythe, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palo Verde High?
Palo Verde High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Palo Verde High rank among public schools in Blythe?
By Resource Investment Index, Palo Verde High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Blythe, 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 Blythe on the city page.
What other schools are in Palo Verde Unified?
Besides Palo Verde High, Palo Verde Unified also operates Felix J. Appleby Elementary (617 students), Ruth Brown Elementary (609 students), and Margaret White Elementary (559 students). See the Palo Verde Unified district page for the complete list.