- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Arbuckle, CA
Pierce High
Federal NCES profile for Pierce High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063036004736
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pierce High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Arbuckle · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pierce High has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pierce High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Arbuckle, CA.
School address
District: Pierce Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063036004736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Pierce High held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 063036004736 · Arbuckle, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 17.8:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Arbuckle Elementary (604 students)
Pierce High held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pierce High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arbuckle Eleme
Arbuckle Elementary
604 students
- This school
Pierce High
463 students
- Lloyd G. Johns
Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High
321 students
- Grand Island E 49
Grand Island Elementary
49 students
- Arbuckle Alter 10
Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation)
10 students
What this shows Pierce High reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pierce High compares
Pierce 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$13,742
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.3%
White 14.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Pierce High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Pierce Joint Unified reports $13,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pierce High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbuckle Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Island Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pierce High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Arbuckle
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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pierce High
How many students attend Pierce High?
Pierce High has 463 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arbuckle, CA. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierce High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pierce High is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% 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 Pierce High?
58.3% of students at Pierce High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pierce High?
The largest demographic group at Pierce High is Hispanic or Latino at 82.3% of enrollment, in Arbuckle, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pierce High?
Pierce High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Pierce High rank among public schools in Arbuckle?
By Resource Investment Index, Pierce High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Arbuckle, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pierce Joint Unified?
Besides Pierce High, Pierce Joint Unified also operates Arbuckle Elementary (604 students), Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High (321 students), and Grand Island Elementary (49 students). See the Pierce Joint Unified district page for the complete list.