How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Garfield High | Mira Mesa High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Diego, CA | San Diego, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 226 | 2,187 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.4:1 | 25.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 85.6% | 36.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Garfield High | Mira Mesa High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,901 | $26,901 |
| District | San Diego Unified | San Diego Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Garfield High | Mira Mesa High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.4% | 10.6% |
| African American | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 85.4% | 26.0% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 45.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 12.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Garfield High | Mira Mesa High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 22 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 60.3:1 | 312.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 92.9% | 22.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.