- Enrollment
- 2,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Santa Ana, CA
Middle College High
Federal NCES profile for Middle College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063531007197
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle College High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 12
- high schools in Santa Ana · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 26.4:1
- large classes for California
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle College High has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle College High ranks #1 of 12 high schools in Santa Ana, CA.
School address
District: Santa Ana Unified · California
NCES ID 063531007197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Middle College High grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 063531007197 · Santa Ana, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 26.4:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Ana High (2,505 students)
Middle College High grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 19.5 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
- Santa Ana High
Santa Ana High
2,505 students
- Segerstrom Hig
Segerstrom High
2,376 students
- Valley High
Valley High
1,908 students
- Hector G. Godi
Hector G. Godinez
1,687 students
- Century High
Century High
1,519 students
- This school 448
Middle College High
448 students
What this shows Middle College High reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle College High compares
Middle College High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,289
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 224 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 90.4%
Asian 6.9%
White 1.6%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Middle College High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Ana Unified reports $22,289 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Segerstrom High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hector G. Godinez | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Century 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
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Santa Ana
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Santa Ana High
Standard public school
2,505 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Segerstrom High
Standard public school
2,376 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Foothill High
Standard public school
2,126 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Valley High
Standard public school
1,908 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Hector G. Godinez
Standard public school
1,687 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Century High
Standard public school
1,519 students 15.7:1 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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middle College High
How many students attend Middle College High?
Middle College High has 448 students enrolled. It is a high school in Santa Ana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle College High is 26.4:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle College High?
64.6% 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 90.4% of enrollment, in Santa Ana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle College High?
Middle College High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Middle College High rank among high schools in Santa Ana?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle College High ranks #1 of 12 high schools in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Ana Unified?
Besides Middle College High, Santa Ana Unified also operates Santa Ana High (2,505 students), Segerstrom High (2,376 students), and Valley High (1,908 students). See the Santa Ana Unified district page for the complete list.