- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Altaville, CA
Vallecito Continuation High
Federal NCES profile for Vallecito Continuation High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060594000538
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vallecito Continuation High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 43:1
- large classes for California
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 43
- students enrolled
Vallecito Continuation High has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bret Harte Union High · California
NCES ID 060594000538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Vallecito Continuation High grew from 46 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (+21.7%).
Teacher FTE held 1.9 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 060594000538 · Altaville, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
43 enr · 43:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Bret Harte Union High (559 students)
Vallecito Continuation High grew from 46 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (+21.7%). Teacher FTE held 1.9 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Vallecito Continuation High compares
Vallecito Continuation High is a growing 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 | 43:1 | ▲ 100% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
43
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
43:1
students per teacher
- 100% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,698
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 43 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Vallecito Continuation High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Bret Harte Union High reports $24,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vallecito Continuation High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bret Harte Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vallecito Continuation High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~43 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vallecito Continuation High
How many students attend Vallecito Continuation High?
Vallecito Continuation High has 43 students enrolled. It is a high school in Altaville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vallecito Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Vallecito Continuation High is 43:1, which is 100% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 174% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vallecito Continuation High?
47.8% of students at Vallecito Continuation High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vallecito Continuation High?
The largest demographic group at Vallecito Continuation High is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Altaville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vallecito Continuation High?
Vallecito Continuation High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Bret Harte Union High?
Besides Vallecito Continuation High, Bret Harte Union High also operates Bret Harte Union High (559 students). See the Bret Harte Union High district page for the complete list.