- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Pablo, CA
Middle College High
Federal NCES profile for Middle College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063255009622
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle College High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in San Pablo · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.4:1
- large classes for California
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle College High has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle College High ranks #3 of 10 public schools in San Pablo, CA.
School address
District: West Contra Costa Unified · California
NCES ID 063255009622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Middle College High held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.1 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 063255009622 · San Pablo, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 29.4:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: El Cerrito High (1,460 students)
Middle College High held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.1 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Middle College High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Cerrito Hig
El Cerrito High
1,460 students
- Richmond High
Richmond High
1,280 students
- Pinole Valley
Pinole Valley High
1,245 students
- De Anza High
De Anza High
1,047 students
- Hercules High
Hercules High
767 students
- This school 294
Middle College High
294 students
What this shows Middle College High reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle College High compares
Middle College 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 | 29.4:1 | ▲ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
29.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$19,122
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 50.2%
Asian 28.7%
African American 9.9%
White 5.8%
Two or More 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Middle College High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Contra Costa Unified reports $19,122 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middle College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richmond High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinole Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| De Anza High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hercules High | Larger | Lower 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
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middle College High
How many students attend Middle College High?
Middle College High has 294 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Pablo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle College High is 29.4:1, which is 37% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle College High?
43.8% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment, in San Pablo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle College High?
Middle College High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Middle College High rank among public schools in San Pablo?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle College High ranks #3 of 10 public schools in San Pablo, 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 San Pablo on the city page.
What other schools are in West Contra Costa Unified?
Besides Middle College High, West Contra Costa Unified also operates El Cerrito High (1,460 students), Richmond High (1,280 students), and Pinole Valley High (1,245 students). See the West Contra Costa Unified district page for the complete list.