- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063255005052
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Pinole Valley High held near 1,292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.7 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 063255005052 · Pinole, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,245 enr · 20.4:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: El Cerrito High (1,460 students)
Pinole Valley High held near 1,292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.7 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pinole Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Cerrito Hig
El Cerrito High
1,460 students
- Richmond High
Richmond High
1,280 students
- This school
Pinole Valley High
1,245 students
- De Anza High
De Anza High
1,047 students
- Hercules High
Hercules High
767 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
740 students
What this shows Pinole Valley High reports 1,245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinole Valley High compares
Pinole Valley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,122
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for West Contra Costa Unified reports $19,122 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,280
- 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
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 (~1,245 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,280 (2022-23) → 1,292 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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 35/100 (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 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.
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.