- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Paradise, CA
Ridgeview High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeview High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062982004642
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeview High (Continuation) earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Paradise · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for California
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgeview High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Paradise, CA.
School address
District: Paradise Unified · California
NCES ID 062982004642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ridgeview High (Continuation) shrank from 57 students in 2022-23 to 53 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 062982004642 · Paradise, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
51 enr · 10.2:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Paradise Ridge Elementary (496 students)
Ridgeview High (Continuation) shrank from 57 students in 2022-23 to 53 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ridgeview High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paradise Ridge
Paradise Ridge Elementary
496 students
- Paradise Senio
Paradise Senior High
495 students
- Cedarwood Elem
Cedarwood Elementary
271 students
- Paradise Junio 197
Paradise Junior High
197 students
- Pine Ridge 179
Pine Ridge
179 students
- This school 51
Ridgeview High (Continuation)
51 students
What this shows Ridgeview High (Continuation) reports 51 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgeview High (Continuation) compares
Ridgeview High (Continuation) is a shrinking 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 53% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 5% in California - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$23,418
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 51 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Ridgeview High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Paradise Unified reports $23,418 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgeview High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Ridge Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paradise Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedarwood Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paradise Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Ridge | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgeview High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Paradise
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 (~51 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgeview High (Continuation)
How many students attend Ridgeview High (Continuation)?
Ridgeview High (Continuation) has 51 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paradise, CA. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 53 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview High (Continuation) is 10.2:1, which is 53% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 Ridgeview High (Continuation)?
78.9% of students at Ridgeview High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeview High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeview High (Continuation) is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Paradise, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeview High (Continuation)?
Ridgeview High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Ridgeview High (Continuation) rank among public schools in Paradise?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Paradise, 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 Paradise on the city page.
What other schools are in Paradise Unified?
Besides Ridgeview High (Continuation), Paradise Unified also operates Paradise Ridge Elementary (496 students), Paradise Senior High (495 students), and Cedarwood Elementary (271 students). See the Paradise Unified district page for the complete list.