- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ridgecrest, CA
Mesquite Continuation High
Federal NCES profile for Mesquite Continuation High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063680006237
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesquite Continuation High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Ridgecrest · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesquite Continuation High has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesquite Continuation High ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Ridgecrest, CA.
School address
District: Sierra Sands Unified · California
NCES ID 063680006237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Mesquite Continuation High held near 103 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.9 → 5.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 063680006237 · Ridgecrest, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
95 enr · 19:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Burroughs High (1,536 students)
Mesquite Continuation High held near 103 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.9 → 5.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mesquite Continuation High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burroughs High
Burroughs High
1,536 students
- Murray Middle
Murray Middle
643 students
- Las Flores Ele 526
Las Flores Elementary
526 students
- Faller Element 516
Faller Elementary
516 students
- James Monroe M 490
James Monroe Middle
490 students
- This school 95
Mesquite Continuation High
95 students
What this shows Mesquite Continuation High reports 95 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesquite Continuation High compares
Mesquite Continuation 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 95 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
95
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,165
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 95 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
African American 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Mesquite Continuation High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sierra Sands Unified reports $15,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesquite Continuation High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burroughs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Murray Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Flores Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Faller Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Monroe Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesquite Continuation High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Ridgecrest
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 (~95 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mesquite Continuation High
How many students attend Mesquite Continuation High?
Mesquite Continuation High has 95 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ridgecrest, CA. CCD year-over-year: 102 (2022-23) → 103 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesquite Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesquite Continuation High is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% 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 Mesquite Continuation High?
65.7% of students at Mesquite Continuation High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesquite Continuation High?
The largest demographic group at Mesquite Continuation High is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Ridgecrest, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesquite Continuation High?
Mesquite Continuation High has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mesquite Continuation High rank among public schools in Ridgecrest?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesquite Continuation High ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest on the city page.
What other schools are in Sierra Sands Unified?
Besides Mesquite Continuation High, Sierra Sands Unified also operates Burroughs High (1,536 students), Murray Middle (643 students), and Las Flores Elementary (526 students). See the Sierra Sands Unified district page for the complete list.