- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Citrus Heights, CA
Mesa Verde High
Federal NCES profile for Mesa Verde 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 063462005798
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesa Verde High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 12
- public schools in Citrus Heights · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesa Verde High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Verde High ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Citrus Heights, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Mesa Verde High held near 881 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.7 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 063462005798 · Citrus Heights, CA High · MID · TRAD
894 enr · 21.3:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
Mesa Verde High held near 881 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.7 → 45.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mesa Verde 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
Mesa Verde High
894 students
What this shows Mesa Verde High reports 894 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesa Verde High compares
Mesa Verde 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▼ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 894 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
894
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.7%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Mesa Verde High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 Mesa Verde High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesa Verde 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 high schools in Citrus Heights
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 (~894 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mesa Verde High
How many students attend Mesa Verde High?
Mesa Verde High has 894 students enrolled. It is a high school in Citrus Heights, CA. CCD year-over-year: 888 (2022-23) → 881 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Verde High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa Verde High is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Mesa Verde High?
52.4% of students at Mesa Verde High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesa Verde High?
The largest demographic group at Mesa Verde High is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Citrus Heights, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa Verde High?
Mesa Verde 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 Mesa Verde High rank among public schools in Citrus Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Verde High ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Citrus Heights, 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 Citrus Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides Mesa Verde 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.