- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Potter Valley, CA
Potter Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Potter Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063140004868
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Potter Valley High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Potter Valley · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- small classes for California
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Potter Valley High has class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Potter Valley High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Potter Valley, CA.
School address
District: Potter Valley Community Unified · California
NCES ID 063140004868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Potter Valley High held near 81 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.8 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 063140004868 · Potter Valley, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
79 enr · 15.8:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Potter Valley Elementary (143 students)
Potter Valley High held near 81 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.8 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Potter Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Potter Valley
Potter Valley Elementary
143 students
- This school
Potter Valley High
79 students
- Potter Valley 39
Potter Valley Junior High
39 students
What this shows Potter Valley High reports 79 students on the CCD universe file.
How Potter Valley High compares
Potter 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
79
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 13% in California - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$22,312
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Potter Valley High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Potter Valley Community Unified reports $22,312 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Potter Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potter Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Potter Valley Junior High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Potter Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~79 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Potter Valley High
How many students attend Potter Valley High?
Potter Valley High has 79 students enrolled. It is a high school in Potter Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 81 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potter Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Potter Valley High is 15.8:1, which is 27% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 1% 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 Potter Valley High?
57.3% of students at Potter Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Potter Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Potter Valley High is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Potter Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Potter Valley High?
Potter Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Potter Valley High rank among public schools in Potter Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Potter Valley High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Potter Valley, 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 Potter Valley Community Unified?
Besides Potter Valley High, Potter Valley Community Unified also operates Potter Valley Elementary (143 students) and Potter Valley Junior High (39 students). See the Potter Valley Community Unified district page for the complete list.