- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oceanside, CA
Surfside High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Surfside High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062825004367
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Surfside High (Continuation) earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Oceanside · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for California
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Surfside High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Surfside High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Oceanside, CA.
School address
District: Oceanside Unified · California
NCES ID 062825004367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Surfside High (Continuation) shrank from 209 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-23.9%).
Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 9.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 062825004367 · Oceanside, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 13.2:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: El Camino High (2,463 students)
Surfside High (Continuation) shrank from 209 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-23.9%). Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 9.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Surfside High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Camino High
El Camino High
2,463 students
- Oceanside High
Oceanside High
1,948 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
1,098 students
- North Terrace 771
North Terrace Elementary
771 students
- Louise Foussat 755
Louise Foussat Elementary
755 students
- This school 119
Surfside High (Continuation)
119 students
What this shows Surfside High (Continuation) reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Surfside High (Continuation) compares
Surfside 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 39% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 8% in California - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.7%
White 12.6%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Surfside High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Oceanside Unified reports $18,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Surfside High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oceanside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Terrace Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louise Foussat Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Surfside High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,948
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar high schools in Oceanside
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
El Camino High
Standard public school
2,463 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Oceanside High
Standard public school
1,948 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Mission Vista High
Alternative education program
1,670 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Siatech
Standard public school
1,174 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Oceanside Unified School District Adult Transition Program
Special-education school
55 students 9.2:1 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 (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Surfside High (Continuation)
How many students attend Surfside High (Continuation)?
Surfside High (Continuation) has 119 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oceanside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Surfside High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Surfside High (Continuation) is 13.2:1, which is 39% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% 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 Surfside High (Continuation)?
70.8% of students at Surfside High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Surfside High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Surfside High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 80.7% of enrollment, in Oceanside, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Surfside High (Continuation)?
Surfside High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Surfside High (Continuation) rank among high schools in Oceanside?
By Resource Investment Index, Surfside High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Oceanside, 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 Oceanside on the city page.
What other schools are in Oceanside Unified?
Besides Surfside High (Continuation), Oceanside Unified also operates El Camino High (2,463 students), Oceanside High (1,948 students), and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle (1,098 students). See the Oceanside Unified district page for the complete list.