Enrollment
343
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Stockton, CA
Middle College High
Federal NCES profile for Middle College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062223008616
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle College High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools.
- #6 of 19
- high schools in Stockton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.6:1
- large classes for California
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle College High has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle College High ranks #6 of 19 high schools in Stockton, CA.
School address
District: Lodi Unified · California
NCES ID 062223008616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middle College High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middle College High
Middle College High is a mid-sized high school in Stockton, California, enrolling 343 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.6:1 is larger than about 94% of California schools and 33% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 343 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,022 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #75, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 62/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Stockton's high schools, it stands alongside Lincoln High (2,801 students): Middle College High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.6:1 vs 22.1:1).
Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students) and Lodi High (1,952 students) alongside Middle College High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Middle College High compares
Middle College High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
28.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,195
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
White 9.1%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Middle College High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lodi Unified, which includes Middle College High.
$15,195
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 64.1%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Middle College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokay High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lodi High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bear Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ronald E. Mcnair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lodi Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar high schools in Stockton
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lincoln High
Standard public school
2,801 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Edison High
Standard public school
2,355 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Cesar Chavez High
Standard public school
2,021 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Bear Creek High
Standard public school
1,925 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Stagg Senior High
Standard public school
1,677 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Ronald E. Mcnair High
Standard public school
1,644 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~343 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Middle College High
How many students attend Middle College High?
Middle College High has 343 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stockton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle College High is 28.6:1, which is 33% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle College High?
46.3% of students at Middle College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle College High?
The largest demographic group at Middle College High is Asian at 54.5% of enrollment, in Stockton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle College High?
Middle College High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Middle College High rank among high schools in Stockton?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle College High ranks #6 of 19 high schools in Stockton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Stockton on the city page.
Is Middle College High a good school?
Middle College High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lodi Unified?
Besides Middle College High, Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students), Lodi High (1,952 students), and Bear Creek High (1,925 students). See the Lodi Unified district page for the complete list.
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