Enrollment
269
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Bernardino, CA
Middle College High
Federal NCES profile for Middle College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063417010366
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle College High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 8
- high schools in San Bernardino · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle College High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle College High ranks #2 of 8 high schools in San Bernardino, CA.
School address
District: San Bernardino City Unified · California
NCES ID 063417010366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+30% 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 higher-need, mid-sized high school in San Bernardino, California, enrolling 269 students.
At 22.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 269 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 981 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #68, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among San Bernardino's high schools, it stands alongside Cajon High (2,748 students): Middle College High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.4:1 vs 24.8:1).
San Bernardino City Unified also operates Cajon High (2,748 students) and Arroyo Valley High (2,692 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,063
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 82.9%
African American 8.9%
Asian 3.7%
White 3.0%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Middle College High is less 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 San Bernardino City Unified, which includes Middle College High.
$18,063
Per student
+9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 72.3%
Federal 16.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arroyo Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Springs High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Bernardino High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Gorgonio High | Larger | Similar 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
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,692
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in San Bernardino
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Cajon High
Standard public school
2,748 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Arroyo Valley High
Standard public school
2,692 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Indian Springs High
Standard public school
1,810 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
San Bernardino High
Standard public school
1,440 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
San Gorgonio High
Standard public school
1,431 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Pacific High
Standard public school
1,246 students 20.4:1 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 (~269 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Middle College High
How many students attend Middle College High?
Middle College High has 269 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Bernardino, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle College High is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle College High?
72.0% 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 82.9% of enrollment, in San Bernardino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle College High?
Middle College High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 San Bernardino?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle College High ranks #2 of 8 high schools in San Bernardino, 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 San Bernardino on the city page.
Is Middle College High a good school?
Middle College High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 San Bernardino City Unified?
Besides Middle College High, San Bernardino City Unified also operates Cajon High (2,748 students), Arroyo Valley High (2,692 students), and Indian Springs High (1,810 students). See the San Bernardino City Unified district page for the complete list.
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