- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Glendora, CA
Whitcomb Continuation High
Federal NCES profile for Whitcomb Continuation High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061527001960
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitcomb Continuation High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Glendora · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- small classes for California
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitcomb Continuation High has class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitcomb Continuation High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Glendora, CA.
School address
District: Glendora Unified · California
NCES ID 061527001960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Whitcomb Continuation High grew from 72 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (+22.2%).
Teacher FTE added 7.1 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 061527001960 · Glendora, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
104 enr · 14.9:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Glendora High (2,069 students)
Whitcomb Continuation High grew from 72 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (+22.2%). Teacher FTE added 7.1 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Whitcomb Continuation High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glendora High
Glendora High
2,069 students
- Goddard Middle 728
Goddard Middle
728 students
- Sandburg Middl 695
Sandburg Middle
695 students
- La Fetra Eleme 613
La Fetra Elementary
613 students
- Cullen Element 569
Cullen Elementary
569 students
- This school 104
Whitcomb Continuation High
104 students
What this shows Whitcomb Continuation High reports 104 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitcomb Continuation High compares
Whitcomb 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
104
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in California - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.3%
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
$13,607
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 104 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.8%
White 30.4%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Whitcomb Continuation High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Glendora Unified reports $13,607 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitcomb Continuation High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendora High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goddard Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandburg Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Fetra Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cullen Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitcomb Continuation High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Glendora
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 (~104 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Whitcomb Continuation High
How many students attend Whitcomb Continuation High?
Whitcomb Continuation High has 104 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glendora, CA. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 88 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitcomb Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitcomb Continuation High is 14.9:1, which is 31% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 5% lower 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 Whitcomb Continuation High?
52.8% of students at Whitcomb Continuation High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitcomb Continuation High?
The largest demographic group at Whitcomb Continuation High is Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment, in Glendora, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitcomb Continuation High?
Whitcomb Continuation High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Whitcomb Continuation High rank among high schools in Glendora?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitcomb Continuation High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Glendora, 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 Glendora on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendora Unified?
Besides Whitcomb Continuation High, Glendora Unified also operates Glendora High (2,069 students), Goddard Middle (728 students), and Sandburg Middle (695 students). See the Glendora Unified district page for the complete list.