- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Jose, CA
Middle College High
Federal NCES profile for Middle College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063459008633
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle College High earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #39 of 42
- high schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- small classes for California
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle College High has class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle College High ranks #39 of 42 high schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: San Jose Unified · California
NCES ID 063459008633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
15 on latest CCD 063459008633 · San Jose, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
15 enr · 15:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students)
Resource Investment Index #39 of 42 high schools in San Jose. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. 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
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High
1,590 students
- Willow Glen Hi
Willow Glen High
1,543 students
- Leland High
Leland High
1,471 students
- Pioneer High
Pioneer High
1,393 students
- Willow Glen Mi
Willow Glen Middle
1,180 students
- This school 15
Middle College High
15 students
What this shows Middle College High reports 15 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle College High compares
Middle College High vs California and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 64% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
15
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 11% in California - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$17,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
District finance for San Jose Unified reports $17,839 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Glen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Glen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,543
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,471
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in San Jose
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Evergreen Valley High
Standard public school
2,703 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Independence High
Standard public school
2,289 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Silver Creek High
Standard public school
2,139 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Santa Teresa High
Standard public school
2,134 students 22:1 students per teacher
Piedmont Hills High
Standard public school
1,918 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Leigh High
Standard public school
1,884 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~15 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Middle College High
How many students attend Middle College High?
Middle College High has 15 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Jose, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle College High is 15:1, which is 30% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 4% lower 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 Middle College High?
20.0% of students at Middle College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle College High?
Middle College High has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Middle College High rank among high schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle College High ranks #39 of 42 high schools in San Jose, 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 Jose on the city page.
What other schools are in San Jose Unified?
Besides Middle College High, San Jose Unified also operates Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students), Willow Glen High (1,543 students), and Leland High (1,471 students). See the San Jose Unified district page for the complete list.