- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Blythe, CA
Twin Palms Continuation
Federal NCES profile for Twin Palms Continuation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062964004603
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twin Palms Continuation earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Blythe · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- small classes for California
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Twin Palms Continuation has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Palms Continuation ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Blythe, CA.
School address
District: Palo Verde Unified · California
NCES ID 062964004603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Twin Palms Continuation shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (-18.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 4.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 062964004603 · Blythe, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
85 enr · 17:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Palo Verde High (740 students)
Twin Palms Continuation shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (-18.1%). Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 4.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Twin Palms Continuation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palo Verde Hig
Palo Verde High
740 students
- Felix J. Apple
Felix J. Appleby Elementary
617 students
- Ruth Brown Ele
Ruth Brown Elementary
609 students
- Margaret White
Margaret White Elementary
559 students
- This school 85
Twin Palms Continuation
85 students
What this shows Twin Palms Continuation reports 85 students on the CCD universe file.
How Twin Palms Continuation compares
Twin Palms 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
85
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,741
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.6%
African American 11.8%
White 7.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Twin Palms Continuation is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Palo Verde Unified reports $17,741 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Twin Palms Continuation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Verde High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Felix J. Appleby Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruth Brown Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret White Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twin Palms Continuation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar high schools in Blythe
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 (~85 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Twin Palms Continuation
How many students attend Twin Palms Continuation?
Twin Palms Continuation has 85 students enrolled. It is a high school in Blythe, CA. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Palms Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Palms Continuation is 17:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 Twin Palms Continuation?
83.0% of students at Twin Palms Continuation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twin Palms Continuation?
The largest demographic group at Twin Palms Continuation is Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment, in Blythe, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twin Palms Continuation?
Twin Palms Continuation has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Twin Palms Continuation rank among public schools in Blythe?
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Palms Continuation ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Blythe, 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 Blythe on the city page.
What other schools are in Palo Verde Unified?
Besides Twin Palms Continuation, Palo Verde Unified also operates Palo Verde High (740 students), Felix J. Appleby Elementary (617 students), and Ruth Brown Elementary (609 students). See the Palo Verde Unified district page for the complete list.