Enrollment
92
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Castro Valley, CA
Redwood Continuation High
Federal NCES profile for Redwood Continuation 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 060780000744
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redwood Continuation High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Castro Valley · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- small classes for California
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Redwood Continuation High has class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redwood Continuation High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Castro Valley, CA.
School address
District: Castro Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060780000744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Redwood Continuation High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Redwood Continuation High
Redwood Continuation High is a higher-need, small high school in Castro Valley, California, enrolling 92 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.1:1, Redwood Continuation High is leaner than roughly 92% of California schools and 39% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.1% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 92 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 249 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #103.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
The surrounding Castro Valley Unified spends $13,179 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Castro Valley's high schools, it stands alongside Castro Valley High (2,874 students): Redwood Continuation High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 24.2:1).
Castro Valley Unified also operates Castro Valley High (2,874 students) and Canyon Middle (1,418 students) alongside Redwood Continuation 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 Redwood Continuation High compares
Redwood Continuation 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 39% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 8% in California - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 52.7%
White 16.5%
Two or More 14.3%
Asian 8.8%
African American 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Redwood Continuation High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Castro Valley Unified, which includes Redwood Continuation High.
$13,179
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 62.3%
Federal 11.1%
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 Redwood Continuation High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castro Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independent Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Proctor Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redwood Continuation High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,874
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Castro Valley
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~92 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Redwood Continuation High
How many students attend Redwood Continuation High?
Redwood Continuation High has 92 students enrolled. It is a high school in Castro Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwood Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Redwood Continuation High is 13.1:1, which is 39% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Redwood Continuation High?
54.1% of students at Redwood Continuation High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redwood Continuation High?
The largest demographic group at Redwood Continuation High is Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment, in Castro Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redwood Continuation High?
Redwood Continuation High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Redwood Continuation High rank among high schools in Castro Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Redwood Continuation High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Castro Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Castro Valley on the city page.
Is Redwood Continuation High a good school?
Redwood Continuation High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. 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 Castro Valley Unified?
Besides Redwood Continuation High, Castro Valley Unified also operates Castro Valley High (2,874 students), Canyon Middle (1,418 students), and Creekside Middle (754 students). See the Castro Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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