- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pacifica, CA
Terra Nova High
Federal NCES profile for Terra Nova High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061893002296
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terra Nova High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Pacifica · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Terra Nova High has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terra Nova High ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Pacifica, CA.
School address
District: Jefferson Union High · California
NCES ID 061893002296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Terra Nova High shrank from 739 students in 2022-23 to 697 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 061893002296 · Pacifica, CA High · MID · TRAD
740 enr · 19:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Westmoor High (1,278 students)
Terra Nova High shrank from 739 students in 2022-23 to 697 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Terra Nova High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westmoor High
Westmoor High
1,278 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High
1,072 students
- This school
Terra Nova High
740 students
- Oceana High 471
Oceana High
471 students
- Thornton High 89
Thornton High
89 students
What this shows Terra Nova High reports 740 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terra Nova High compares
Terra Nova High 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$21,712
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
Counselors4.4 FTE
Per 168 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: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
Two or More 14.8%
Asian 12.4%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Terra Nova High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Jefferson Union High reports $21,712 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Terra Nova High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoor High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oceana High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thornton High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terra Nova High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Pacifica
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 (~740 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Terra Nova High
How many students attend Terra Nova High?
Terra Nova High has 740 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pacifica, CA. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terra Nova High?
The student-teacher ratio at Terra Nova High is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% 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 Terra Nova High?
19.5% of students at Terra Nova High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terra Nova High?
The largest demographic group at Terra Nova High is White at 42.2% of enrollment, in Pacifica, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terra Nova High?
Terra Nova High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Terra Nova High rank among public schools in Pacifica?
By Resource Investment Index, Terra Nova High ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Pacifica, 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 Pacifica on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Union High?
Besides Terra Nova High, Jefferson Union High also operates Westmoor High (1,278 students), Jefferson High (1,072 students), and Oceana High (471 students). See the Jefferson Union High district page for the complete list.