Enrollment
104
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061527001960
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Glendora · Resource Index
- 32
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitcomb Continuation High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitcomb Continuation High
Whitcomb Continuation High is a higher-need, small high school in Glendora, California, enrolling 104 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.9:1, Whitcomb Continuation High is leaner than roughly 89% of California schools and 31% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 104 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 262 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #127.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (30%) (diversity index 55/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 104 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Glendora Unified spends $12,502 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Glendora's high schools, it stands alongside Glendora High (2,069 students): Whitcomb Continuation High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 22.7:1).
Glendora Unified also operates Glendora High (2,069 students) and Goddard Middle (728 students) alongside Whitcomb Continuation High.
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 Whitcomb Continuation High compares
Whitcomb Continuation High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,502
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glendora Unified, which includes Whitcomb Continuation High.
$12,502
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 61.3%
Federal 8.2%
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 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
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
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 (~104 students)
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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.
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Whitcomb Continuation High a good school?
Whitcomb Continuation High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of 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 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.
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