- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sonora, CA
Theodore Bird High
Federal NCES profile for Theodore Bird High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063726009445
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Theodore Bird High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Sonora · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Theodore Bird High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore Bird High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Sonora, CA.
School address
District: Sonora Union High · California
NCES ID 063726009445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Theodore Bird High shrank from 104 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE held 3.7 → 3.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 063726009445 · Sonora, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 21.7:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Sonora High (880 students)
Theodore Bird High shrank from 104 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE held 3.7 → 3.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Theodore Bird High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sonora High
Sonora High
880 students
- This school 65
Theodore Bird High
65 students
- Dario Cassina 44
Dario Cassina High
44 students
What this shows Theodore Bird High reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How Theodore Bird High compares
Theodore Bird 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$15,423
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Theodore Bird High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Sonora Union High reports $15,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Theodore Bird High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonora High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dario Cassina High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Theodore Bird High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools in Sonora
2 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 (~65 students)
Frequently asked questions about Theodore Bird High
How many students attend Theodore Bird High?
Theodore Bird High has 65 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sonora, CA. CCD year-over-year: 104 (2022-23) → 90 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theodore Bird High?
The student-teacher ratio at Theodore Bird High is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Theodore Bird High?
50.0% of students at Theodore Bird High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Theodore Bird High?
The largest demographic group at Theodore Bird High is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Sonora, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Theodore Bird High?
Theodore Bird High has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Theodore Bird High rank among high schools in Sonora?
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore Bird High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Sonora, 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 Sonora on the city page.
What other schools are in Sonora Union High?
Besides Theodore Bird High, Sonora Union High also operates Sonora High (880 students) and Dario Cassina High (44 students). See the Sonora Union High district page for the complete list.