- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fair Oaks, CA
Meraki High
Federal NCES profile for Meraki High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063462014105
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meraki High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Fair Oaks · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31:1
- large classes for California
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Meraki High has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meraki High ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Fair Oaks, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462014105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Meraki High held near 82 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 3.6 → 3.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 063462014105 · Fair Oaks, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
93 enr · 31:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
Meraki High held near 82 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 3.6 → 3.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Meraki High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school 93
Meraki High
93 students
What this shows Meraki High reports 93 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meraki High compares
Meraki High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31:1 | ▲ 44% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
93
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
31:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
51.6%
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
$16,227
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 3.3%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Meraki High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meraki High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meraki High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Fair Oaks
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~93 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meraki High
How many students attend Meraki High?
Meraki High has 93 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fair Oaks, CA. CCD year-over-year: 86 (2022-23) → 82 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meraki High?
The student-teacher ratio at Meraki High is 31:1, which is 44% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meraki High?
18.6% of students at Meraki High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meraki High?
The largest demographic group at Meraki High is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Fair Oaks, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meraki High?
Meraki High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Meraki High rank among public schools in Fair Oaks?
By Resource Investment Index, Meraki High ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Fair Oaks, 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 Fair Oaks on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides Meraki High, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.