- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marina, CA
Marina High
Federal NCES profile for Marina High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062553011697
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marina High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Marina · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marina High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marina High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Marina, CA.
School address
District: Monterey Peninsula Unified · California
NCES ID 062553011697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Marina High grew from 674 students in 2022-23 to 725 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 062553011697 · Marina, CA High · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 20.6:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Monterey High (1,401 students)
Marina High grew from 674 students in 2022-23 to 725 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Marina High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monterey High
Monterey High
1,401 students
- Seaside High
Seaside High
1,073 students
- This school
Marina High
721 students
- La Mesa
La Mesa
689 students
- Monte Vista
Monte Vista
688 students
- J. C. Crumpton
J. C. Crumpton Elementary
562 students
What this shows Marina High reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marina High compares
Marina High 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 | 20.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 40% in California - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$17,464
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.4%
Asian 14.6%
White 10.6%
African American 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Marina High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Monterey Peninsula Unified reports $17,464 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marina High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seaside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Mesa | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. C. Crumpton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marina High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 (~721 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marina High
How many students attend Marina High?
Marina High has 721 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marina, CA. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 725 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marina High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marina High is 20.6:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 Marina High?
57.7% of students at Marina High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marina High?
The largest demographic group at Marina High is Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment, in Marina, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marina High?
Marina High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Marina High rank among public schools in Marina?
By Resource Investment Index, Marina High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Marina, 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 Marina on the city page.
What other schools are in Monterey Peninsula Unified?
Besides Marina High, Monterey Peninsula Unified also operates Monterey High (1,401 students), Seaside High (1,073 students), and La Mesa (689 students). See the Monterey Peninsula Unified district page for the complete list.