- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Burlingame, CA
Peninsula High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Peninsula High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063498005925
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peninsula High (Continuation) earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Burlingame · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for California
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Peninsula High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peninsula High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Burlingame, CA.
School address
District: San Mateo Union High · California
NCES ID 063498005925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Peninsula High (Continuation) grew from 166 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.6 → 12.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 063498005925 · Burlingame, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
123 enr · 8.8:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Aragon High (1,658 students)
Peninsula High (Continuation) grew from 166 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 14.6 → 12.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Peninsula High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aragon High
Aragon High
1,658 students
- Hillsdale High
Hillsdale High
1,585 students
- Burlingame Hig
Burlingame High
1,583 students
- San Mateo High
San Mateo High
1,557 students
- Mills High
Mills High
1,115 students
- This school 123
Peninsula High (Continuation)
123 students
What this shows Peninsula High (Continuation) reports 123 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peninsula High (Continuation) compares
Peninsula High (Continuation) is a growing 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 59% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 3% in California - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$24,423
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 123 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.1%
White 5.7%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Peninsula High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for San Mateo Union High reports $24,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peninsula High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aragon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burlingame High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Mateo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peninsula High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Burlingame
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 (~123 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peninsula High (Continuation)
How many students attend Peninsula High (Continuation)?
Peninsula High (Continuation) has 123 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burlingame, CA. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peninsula High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Peninsula High (Continuation) is 8.8:1, which is 59% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% lower 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 Peninsula High (Continuation)?
33.1% of students at Peninsula High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peninsula High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Peninsula High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment, in Burlingame, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peninsula High (Continuation)?
Peninsula High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Peninsula High (Continuation) rank among public schools in Burlingame?
By Resource Investment Index, Peninsula High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Burlingame, 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 Burlingame on the city page.
What other schools are in San Mateo Union High?
Besides Peninsula High (Continuation), San Mateo Union High also operates Aragon High (1,658 students), Hillsdale High (1,585 students), and Burlingame High (1,583 students). See the San Mateo Union High district page for the complete list.