At a glance
Reported students
925
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
348
Orestimba High: 925 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
20.2:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 980
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.8:1
What the reported data says about Orestimba High
Orestimba High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Newman. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Newman-Crows Landing Unified. NCES reports 925 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.2:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (80.9%) and White (12.8%). English learners represent 21.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Orestimba High
- 1How do the reported 20.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.84 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.8%
- Hispanic80.9%
- Black2.4%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Newman-Crows Landing Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Side Valley High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
41 reported students
Yolo Junior High
Middle · Grades 06–08
738 reported students
Von Renner Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
530 reported students
Hurd Barrington Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
428 reported students
Hunt Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
268 reported students
Bonita Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
134 reported students
Public schools near Orestimba High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt Elementary Elementary · Newman-Crows Landing Unified | KG–05 | 268 | 0.2 mi |
| Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study Other · Newman-Crows Landing Unified | KG–12 | 20 | 0.4 mi |
| West Side Valley High (Continuation) High · Newman-Crows Landing Unified | 09–12 | 41 | 0.4 mi |
| Yolo Junior High Middle · Newman-Crows Landing Unified | 06–08 | 738 | 0.7 mi |
| Gustine High High · Gustine Unified | 09–12 | 531 | 4.5 mi |
| Pioneer High (Continuation) High · Gustine Unified | 09–12 | 18 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Orestimba High
What grades does Orestimba High serve?
Orestimba High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Newman-Crows Landing Unified.
How many students attend Orestimba High?
Orestimba High reported 925 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 980 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Orestimba High?
The calculated ratio is 20.2:1, based on 925 students and 45.84 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Orestimba High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Orestimba High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Newman-Crows Landing Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Orestimba High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Orestimba High in?
Orestimba High is part of Newman-Crows Landing Unified, based in Newman, CA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Orestimba High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hunt Elementary (0.2 mi), Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study (0.4 mi), West Side Valley High (Continuation) (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.