Enrollment
269
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Escondido, CA
Valley High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Valley High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061291001468
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley High (Continuation) earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 8
- high schools in Escondido · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- small classes for California
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Escondido, CA.
School address
District: Escondido Union High · California
NCES ID 061291001468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley High (Continuation) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley High (Continuation)
Valley High (Continuation) is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Escondido, California, enrolling 269 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 269 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 971 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #46, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Discipline events run high: 58 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 269 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Escondido's high schools, it stands alongside San Pasqual High (1,846 students): Valley High (Continuation) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 20.1:1).
Escondido Union High also operates San Pasqual High (1,846 students) and Orange Glen High (1,788 students) alongside Valley High (Continuation).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Valley High (Continuation) compares
Valley High (Continuation) on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,727
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.1%
White 4.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Valley High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Escondido Union High, which includes Valley High (Continuation).
$16,727
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 46.9%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Valley High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Pasqual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orange Glen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escondido High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,656
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Escondido
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
San Pasqual High
Standard public school
1,846 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Orange Glen High
Standard public school
1,788 students 19:1 students per teacher
Escondido High
Standard public school
1,656 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Classical Academy High
Standard public school
1,336 students 46.1:1 students per teacher
Escondido Charter High
Standard public school
932 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science
Standard public school
765 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~269 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Valley High (Continuation)
How many students attend Valley High (Continuation)?
Valley High (Continuation) has 269 students enrolled. It is a high school in Escondido, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley High (Continuation) is 16.8:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 7% 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 Valley High (Continuation)?
78.3% of students at Valley High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Valley High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 94.1% of enrollment, in Escondido, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley High (Continuation)?
Valley High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valley High (Continuation) rank among high schools in Escondido?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Escondido, 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 Escondido on the city page.
Is Valley High (Continuation) a good school?
Valley High (Continuation) earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Escondido Union High?
Besides Valley High (Continuation), Escondido Union High also operates San Pasqual High (1,846 students), Orange Glen High (1,788 students), and Escondido High (1,656 students). See the Escondido Union High district page for the complete list.
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