- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Imperial Beach, CA
Mar Vista Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Mar Vista Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063864006486
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mar Vista Senior High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Imperial Beach · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mar Vista Senior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mar Vista Senior High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Imperial Beach, CA.
School address
District: Sweetwater Union High · California
NCES ID 063864006486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-110 students YoY
Mar Vista Senior High shrank from 1,376 students in 2022-23 to 1,266 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 56.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-110 students YoY 063864006486 · Imperial Beach, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,216 enr · 19.9:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High (2,557 students)
Mar Vista Senior High shrank from 1,376 students in 2022-23 to 1,266 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 56.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mar Vista Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake High
Eastlake High
2,557 students
- Otay Ranch Sen
Otay Ranch Senior High
2,440 students
- Sweetwater Hig
Sweetwater High
2,290 students
- Olympian High
Olympian High
2,289 students
- Bonita Vista S
Bonita Vista Senior High
1,960 students
- This school
Mar Vista Senior High
1,216 students
What this shows Mar Vista Senior High reports 1,216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mar Vista Senior High compares
Mar Vista Senior 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,216 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,216
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$15,327
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 135 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.0%
White 15.9%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Mar Vista Senior High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
District finance for Sweetwater Union High reports $15,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mar Vista Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otay Ranch Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sweetwater High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olympian High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonita Vista Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mar Vista Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,440
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mar Vista Senior High
How many students attend Mar Vista Senior High?
Mar Vista Senior High has 1,216 students enrolled. It is a high school in Imperial Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,376 (2022-23) → 1,266 (2023-24), down 110.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mar Vista Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mar Vista Senior High is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Mar Vista Senior High?
69.0% of students at Mar Vista Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mar Vista Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Mar Vista Senior High is Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment, in Imperial Beach, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mar Vista Senior High?
Mar Vista Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Mar Vista Senior High rank among public schools in Imperial Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Mar Vista Senior High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Imperial Beach, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Imperial Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Sweetwater Union High?
Besides Mar Vista Senior High, Sweetwater Union High also operates Eastlake High (2,557 students), Otay Ranch Senior High (2,440 students), and Sweetwater High (2,290 students). See the Sweetwater Union High district page for the complete list.