- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Crescent City, CA
Sunset High
Federal NCES profile for Sunset High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061077001200
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 12
- public schools in Crescent City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- small classes for California
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset High has class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset High ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Crescent City, CA.
School address
District: Del Norte County Unified · California
NCES ID 061077001200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Sunset High held near 101 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
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).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 061077001200 · Crescent City, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
82 enr · 16.4:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Norte High (918 students)
Sunset High held near 101 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sunset High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Del Norte High
Del Norte High
918 students
- Crescent Elk M
Crescent Elk Middle
507 students
- Redwood Elemen
Redwood Elementary
452 students
- Joe Hamilton E 298
Joe Hamilton Elementary
298 students
- Pine Grove Ele 265
Pine Grove Elementary
265 students
- This school 82
Sunset High
82 students
What this shows Sunset High reports 82 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset High compares
Sunset High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 82 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
82
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in California - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 12.2%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Sunset High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Del Norte County Unified reports $19,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crescent Elk Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redwood Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe Hamilton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Crescent City
1 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 (~82 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset High
How many students attend Sunset High?
Sunset High has 82 students enrolled. It is a high school in Crescent City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 98 (2022-23) → 101 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset High is 16.4:1, which is 24% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 4% higher 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 Sunset High?
71.4% of students at Sunset High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset High?
The largest demographic group at Sunset High is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Crescent City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset High?
Sunset High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Sunset High rank among public schools in Crescent City?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset High ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Crescent City, 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 Crescent City on the city page.
What other schools are in Del Norte County Unified?
Besides Sunset High, Del Norte County Unified also operates Del Norte High (918 students), Crescent Elk Middle (507 students), and Redwood Elementary (452 students). See the Del Norte County Unified district page for the complete list.