- Enrollment
- 1,695
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Yuba City, CA
Yuba City High
Federal NCES profile for Yuba City High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064347007041
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yuba City High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Yuba City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Yuba City High has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yuba City High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Yuba City, CA.
School address
District: Yuba City Unified · California
NCES ID 064347007041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Yuba City High held near 1,818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 89.5 → 89.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 064347007041 · Yuba City, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,678 enr · 18.9:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: River Valley High (1,695 students)
Yuba City High held near 1,818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 89.5 → 89.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Yuba City High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Valley H
River Valley High
1,695 students
- This school
Yuba City High
1,678 students
- Andros Karpero
Andros Karperos
1,181 students
- Riverbend Elem
Riverbend Elementary
914 students
- Butte Vista El
Butte Vista Elementary
853 students
- Gray Avenue Mi 655
Gray Avenue Middle
655 students
What this shows Yuba City High reports 1,678 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yuba City High compares
Yuba City High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,678 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,678
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$16,452
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.2%
White 23.0%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Yuba City High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yuba City Unified reports $16,452 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yuba City High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andros Karperos | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverbend Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butte Vista Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray Avenue Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yuba City High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Yuba City
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 (~1,678 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yuba City High
How many students attend Yuba City High?
Yuba City High has 1,678 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yuba City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,822 (2022-23) → 1,818 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yuba City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Yuba City High is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 Yuba City High?
56.4% of students at Yuba City High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yuba City High?
The largest demographic group at Yuba City High is Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment, in Yuba City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yuba City High?
Yuba City High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Yuba City High rank among high schools in Yuba City?
By Resource Investment Index, Yuba City High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Yuba City, 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 Yuba City on the city page.
What other schools are in Yuba City Unified?
Besides Yuba City High, Yuba City Unified also operates River Valley High (1,695 students), Andros Karperos (1,181 students), and Riverbend Elementary (914 students). See the Yuba City Unified district page for the complete list.