Enrollment
32
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hollister, CA
San Benito County Opportunity
Federal NCES profile for San Benito County Opportunity, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 069102809240
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Benito County Opportunity earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #4 of 18
- public schools in Hollister · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 32:1
- large classes for California
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
San Benito County Opportunity has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Benito County Opportunity ranks #4 of 18 public schools in Hollister, CA.
School address
District: San Benito County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069102809240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Benito County Opportunity compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Benito County Opportunity
San Benito County Opportunity is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Hollister, California, enrolling 32 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32:1 is larger than about 97% of California schools and 49% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of California schools, with 32 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 134 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #84.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 128 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Discipline events run high: 7 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 32 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Hollister's public schools, it stands alongside Pinnacles Community (15 students): San Benito County Opportunity is larger than that campus by headcount.
Its district, San Benito County Office of Education, also runs Pinnacles Community (15 students).
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 San Benito County Opportunity compares
San Benito County Opportunity on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32:1 | ▲ 49% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
32:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 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 93.8%
White 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, San Benito County Opportunity is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
How San Benito County Opportunity Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacles Community | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to San Benito County Opportunity's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar other schools in Hollister
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~32 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about San Benito County Opportunity
How many students attend San Benito County Opportunity?
San Benito County Opportunity has 32 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Hollister, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Benito County Opportunity?
The student-teacher ratio at San Benito County Opportunity is 32:1, which is 49% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Benito County Opportunity?
73.9% of students at San Benito County Opportunity are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Benito County Opportunity?
The largest demographic group at San Benito County Opportunity is Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment, in Hollister, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Benito County Opportunity?
San Benito County Opportunity has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Benito County Opportunity rank among public schools in Hollister?
By Resource Investment Index, San Benito County Opportunity ranks #4 of 18 public schools in Hollister, 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 Hollister on the city page.
Is San Benito County Opportunity a good school?
San Benito County Opportunity earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. 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 San Benito County Office of Education?
Besides San Benito County Opportunity, San Benito County Office of Education also operates Pinnacles Community (15 students). See the San Benito County Office of Education district page for the complete list.
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