Enrollment
1,245
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pinole, CA
Pinole Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Pinole Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063255005052
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinole Valley High earns 29/100 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 7
- public schools in Pinole · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinole Valley High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinole Valley High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Pinole, CA.
School address
District: West Contra Costa Unified · California
NCES ID 063255005052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinole Valley High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinole Valley High
Pinole Valley High is a large high school in Pinole, California, enrolling 1,245 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,245 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 566 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #188.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and Asian (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
West Contra Costa Unified also operates El Cerrito High (1,460 students) and Richmond High (1,280 students) alongside Pinole Valley 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 Pinole Valley High compares
Pinole Valley 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 | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,245 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,245
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$17,537
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 51.5%
Asian 18.4%
African American 14.6%
White 10.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Pinole Valley High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Contra Costa Unified, which includes Pinole Valley High.
$17,537
Per student
+6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 46.9%
Federal 11.0%
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 Pinole Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| De Anza High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hercules High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinole Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~1,245 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pinole Valley High
How many students attend Pinole Valley High?
Pinole Valley High has 1,245 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pinole, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinole Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinole Valley High is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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 Pinole Valley High?
37.3% of students at Pinole Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinole Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Pinole Valley High is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment, in Pinole, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinole Valley High?
Pinole Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Pinole Valley High rank among public schools in Pinole?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinole Valley High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Pinole, 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 Pinole on the city page.
Is Pinole Valley High a good school?
Pinole Valley High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 West Contra Costa Unified?
Besides Pinole Valley High, West Contra Costa Unified also operates El Cerrito High (1,460 students), Richmond High (1,280 students), and De Anza High (1,047 students). See the West Contra Costa Unified district page for the complete list.
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