- Enrollment
- 2,874
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060780000744
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with 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
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Redwood Continuation High held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.7 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 060780000744 · Castro Valley, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
92 enr · 13.1:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Castro Valley High (2,874 students)
Redwood Continuation High held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.7 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Redwood Continuation High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castro Valley
Castro Valley High
2,874 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,418 students
- Creekside Midd 754
Creekside Middle
754 students
- Independent El 662
Independent Elementary
662 students
- Proctor Elemen 613
Proctor Elementary
613 students
- This school 92
Redwood Continuation High
92 students
What this shows Redwood Continuation High reports 92 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redwood Continuation High compares
Redwood Continuation 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,601
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Castro Valley Unified reports $14,601 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~92 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.