- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Los Molinos, CA
Los Molinos High
Federal NCES profile for Los Molinos High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062286003497
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Molinos High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Los Molinos · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- small classes for California
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Molinos High has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Molinos High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Los Molinos, CA.
School address
District: Los Molinos Unified · California
NCES ID 062286003497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Los Molinos High shrank from 213 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE held 13.1 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 062286003497 · Los Molinos, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
203 enr · 15.6:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Molinos Elementary (266 students)
Los Molinos High shrank from 213 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE held 13.1 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Los Molinos High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Molinos El
Los Molinos Elementary
266 students
- This school
Los Molinos High
203 students
- Vina Elementar 80
Vina Elementary
80 students
What this shows Los Molinos High reports 203 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Molinos High compares
Los Molinos High is a shrinking 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$19,146
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 42.4%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Los Molinos High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Los Molinos Unified reports $19,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Los Molinos High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Molinos Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vina Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Molinos High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~203 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Molinos High
How many students attend Los Molinos High?
Los Molinos High has 203 students enrolled. It is a high school in Los Molinos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Molinos High?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Molinos High is 15.6:1, which is 27% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 1% 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 Los Molinos High?
62.4% of students at Los Molinos High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Molinos High?
The largest demographic group at Los Molinos High is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Los Molinos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Molinos High?
Los Molinos High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Los Molinos High rank among public schools in Los Molinos?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Molinos High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Los Molinos, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Los Molinos Unified?
Besides Los Molinos High, Los Molinos Unified also operates Los Molinos Elementary (266 students) and Vina Elementary (80 students). See the Los Molinos Unified district page for the complete list.