- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mendocino, CA
Mendocino High
Federal NCES profile for Mendocino High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062448003660
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mendocino High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Mendocino · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for California
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mendocino High has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mendocino High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mendocino, CA.
School address
District: Mendocino Unified · California
NCES ID 062448003660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Mendocino High shrank from 165 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 062448003660 · Mendocino, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 10.3:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Mendocino K-8 (241 students)
Mendocino High shrank from 165 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mendocino High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mendocino K-8
Mendocino K-8
241 students
- This school
Mendocino High
165 students
- Mendocino Alte 14
Mendocino Alternative
14 students
- Albion Element 13
Albion Elementary
13 students
- Comptche Eleme 9
Comptche Elementary
9 students
- Mendocino Sunr 7
Mendocino Sunrise High
7 students
What this shows Mendocino High reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mendocino High compares
Mendocino 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 52% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 5% in California - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$28,262
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 3.0%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Mendocino High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Mendocino Unified reports $28,262 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mendocino High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendocino K-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mendocino Alternative | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Albion Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Comptche Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mendocino Sunrise High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mendocino High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Mendocino
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~165 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mendocino High
How many students attend Mendocino High?
Mendocino High has 165 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mendocino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 152 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mendocino High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mendocino High is 10.3:1, which is 52% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Mendocino High?
49.7% of students at Mendocino High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mendocino High?
The largest demographic group at Mendocino High is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Mendocino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mendocino High?
Mendocino High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Mendocino High rank among public schools in Mendocino?
By Resource Investment Index, Mendocino High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mendocino, 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 Mendocino Unified?
Besides Mendocino High, Mendocino Unified also operates Mendocino K-8 (241 students), Mendocino Alternative (14 students), and Albion Elementary (13 students). See the Mendocino Unified district page for the complete list.