- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South Gate, CA
Simon Rodia Continuation
Federal NCES profile for Simon Rodia Continuation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271003313
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simon Rodia Continuation earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in South Gate · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for California
- 94.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Simon Rodia Continuation has class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simon Rodia Continuation ranks #1 of 6 high schools in South Gate, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Simon Rodia Continuation shrank from 88 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.5 → 6.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 062271003313 · South Gate, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
89 enr · 9.9:1 · 94.3% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Simon Rodia Continuation shrank from 88 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 9.5 → 6.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Simon Rodia Continuation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 89
Simon Rodia Continuation
89 students
What this shows Simon Rodia Continuation reports 89 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simon Rodia Continuation compares
Simon Rodia 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 54% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.3% | ▲ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
89
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 4% in California - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$22,606
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 89 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.3%
African American 5.6%
White 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Simon Rodia Continuation is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Simon Rodia Continuation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simon Rodia Continuation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in South Gate
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
South East High
Standard public school
1,990 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
South Gate Senior High
Standard public school
1,681 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex
Standard public school
524 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex
Standard public school
411 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Odyssey Continuation
Alternative education program
100 students 20:1 students per teacher
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 (~89 students)
Frequently asked questions about Simon Rodia Continuation
How many students attend Simon Rodia Continuation?
Simon Rodia Continuation has 89 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Gate, CA. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 81 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simon Rodia Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at Simon Rodia Continuation is 9.9:1, which is 54% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% 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 Simon Rodia Continuation?
94.3% of students at Simon Rodia Continuation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simon Rodia Continuation?
The largest demographic group at Simon Rodia Continuation is Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment, in South Gate, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simon Rodia Continuation?
Simon Rodia Continuation has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (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 Simon Rodia Continuation rank among high schools in South Gate?
By Resource Investment Index, Simon Rodia Continuation ranks #1 of 6 high schools in South Gate, 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 South Gate on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Simon Rodia Continuation, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.