- Enrollment
- 2,183
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Orange, CA
Richland Continuation High
Federal NCES profile for Richland Continuation High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062865004448
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland Continuation High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for California
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland Continuation High has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Continuation High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Orange, CA.
School address
District: Orange Unified · California
NCES ID 062865004448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Richland Continuation High grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 062865004448 · Orange, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 11.8:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon High (2,183 students)
Richland Continuation High grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Richland Continuation High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon High
Canyon High
2,183 students
- Villa Park Hig
Villa Park High
2,023 students
- El Modena High
El Modena High
1,795 students
- Orange High
Orange High
1,728 students
- El Rancho Char
El Rancho Charter
1,144 students
- This school 165
Richland Continuation High
165 students
What this shows Richland Continuation High reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richland Continuation High compares
Richland Continuation High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 45% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,133
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.6%
White 5.5%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Richland Continuation High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Orange Unified reports $15,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richland Continuation High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Villa Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Modena High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orange High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Rancho Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland Continuation High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,023
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,795
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Orange
3 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 (~165 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richland Continuation High
How many students attend Richland Continuation High?
Richland Continuation High has 165 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orange, CA. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Continuation High is 11.8:1, which is 45% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Richland Continuation High?
76.3% of students at Richland Continuation High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland Continuation High?
The largest demographic group at Richland Continuation High is Hispanic or Latino at 86.6% of enrollment, in Orange, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland Continuation High?
Richland Continuation High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richland Continuation High rank among high schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Continuation High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Orange, 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 Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange Unified?
Besides Richland Continuation High, Orange Unified also operates Canyon High (2,183 students), Villa Park High (2,023 students), and El Modena High (1,795 students). See the Orange Unified district page for the complete list.