Enrollment
245
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Olivehurst, CA
South Lindhurst Continuation High
Federal NCES profile for South Lindhurst Continuation High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062409002879
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Lindhurst Continuation High earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Olivehurst · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.6:1
- large classes for California
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Lindhurst Continuation High has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Lindhurst Continuation High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Olivehurst, CA.
School address
District: Marysville Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 062409002879 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Lindhurst Continuation High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Lindhurst Continuation High
South Lindhurst Continuation High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Olivehurst, California, enrolling 245 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.6:1 is larger than about 96% of California schools and 42% 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 67.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 245 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 812 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #638, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (27%) (diversity index 55/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Olivehurst's high schools, it stands alongside Lindhurst High (1,254 students): South Lindhurst Continuation High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.6:1 vs 22:1).
Marysville Joint Unified also operates Lindhurst High (1,254 students) and Marysville High (1,034 students) alongside South Lindhurst Continuation High.
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 South Lindhurst Continuation High compares
South Lindhurst Continuation High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.6:1 | ▲ 42% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
30.6:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
64.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,895
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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 60.8%
White 26.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 3.7%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, South Lindhurst Continuation High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marysville Joint Unified, which includes South Lindhurst Continuation High.
$14,895
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 64.4%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Lindhurst Continuation High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindhurst High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marysville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yuba Gardens Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arboga Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kynoch Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Lindhurst Continuation High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 31.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Olivehurst
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~245 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South Lindhurst Continuation High
How many students attend South Lindhurst Continuation High?
South Lindhurst Continuation High has 245 students enrolled. It is a high school in Olivehurst, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lindhurst Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lindhurst Continuation High is 30.6:1, which is 42% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 95% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Lindhurst Continuation High?
67.7% of students at South Lindhurst Continuation High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Lindhurst Continuation High?
The largest demographic group at South Lindhurst Continuation High is Hispanic or Latino at 60.8% of enrollment, in Olivehurst, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Lindhurst Continuation High?
South Lindhurst Continuation High has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Lindhurst Continuation High rank among public schools in Olivehurst?
By Resource Investment Index, South Lindhurst Continuation High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Olivehurst, 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 Olivehurst on the city page.
Is South Lindhurst Continuation High a good school?
South Lindhurst Continuation High earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. 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 Marysville Joint Unified?
Besides South Lindhurst Continuation High, Marysville Joint Unified also operates Lindhurst High (1,254 students), Marysville High (1,034 students), and Yuba Gardens Intermediate (761 students). See the Marysville Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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