- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Diego, CA
John Muir Language Academy
Federal NCES profile for John Muir Language Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063432005487
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Muir Language Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #7 of 27
- schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28:1
- large classes for California
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John Muir Language Academy has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Muir Language Academy ranks #7 of 27 schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Unified · California
NCES ID 063432005487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
John Muir Language Academy grew from 213 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (+30.0%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 063432005487 · San Diego, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 28:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry High (2,485 students)
John Muir Language Academy grew from 213 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (+30.0%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John Muir Language Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry High
Henry High
2,485 students
- Mira Mesa High
Mira Mesa High
2,187 students
- Hoover High
Hoover High
2,011 students
- Scripps Ranch
Scripps Ranch High
1,890 students
- Point Loma Hig
Point Loma High
1,724 students
- This school 336
John Muir Language Academy
336 students
What this shows John Muir Language Academy reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Muir Language Academy compares
John Muir Language Academy 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 | 28:1 | ▲ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
28:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$20,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.9%
White 29.8%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 6.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, John Muir Language Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Diego Unified reports $20,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Muir Language Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mira Mesa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoover High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scripps Ranch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Point Loma High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Muir Language Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in San Diego
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Logan Memorial Educational Campus
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1,467 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Charter School of San Diego
Standard public school
1,375 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
San Diego Scpa
Standard public school
1,297 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Gompers Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
1,175 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Launch Virtual Academy
Alternative education program
578 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Muir Language Academy
How many students attend John Muir Language Academy?
John Muir Language Academy has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Muir Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at John Muir Language Academy is 28:1, which is 30% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Muir Language Academy?
50.2% of students at John Muir Language Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Muir Language Academy?
The largest demographic group at John Muir Language Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Muir Language Academy?
John Muir Language Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 John Muir Language Academy rank among schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, John Muir Language Academy ranks #7 of 27 schools in San Diego, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in San Diego Unified?
Besides John Muir Language Academy, San Diego Unified also operates Henry High (2,485 students), Mira Mesa High (2,187 students), and Hoover High (2,011 students). See the San Diego Unified district page for the complete list.