- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milpitas, CA
Milpitas High
Federal NCES profile for Milpitas High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062450003666
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milpitas High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Milpitas · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Milpitas High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milpitas High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Milpitas, CA.
School address
District: Milpitas Unified · California
NCES ID 062450003666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Milpitas High held near 3,029 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 132.6 → 132.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 062450003666 · Milpitas, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,926 enr · 22.2:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Russell Middle (761 students)
Milpitas High held near 3,029 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 132.6 → 132.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Milpitas High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Milpitas High
2,926 students
- Thomas Russell 761
Thomas Russell Middle
761 students
- Mabel Mattos E 746
Mabel Mattos Elementary
746 students
- Rancho Milpita 693
Rancho Milpitas Middle
693 students
- John Sinnott E 686
John Sinnott Elementary
686 students
- Curtner Elemen 663
Curtner Elementary
663 students
What this shows Milpitas High reports 2,926 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milpitas High compares
Milpitas 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,926 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,926
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.7%
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
$15,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 7.6%
White 3.6%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Milpitas High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Milpitas Unified reports $15,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milpitas High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Russell Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mabel Mattos Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Milpitas Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Sinnott Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtner Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milpitas High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Milpitas
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,926 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milpitas High
How many students attend Milpitas High?
Milpitas High has 2,926 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milpitas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 3,026 (2022-23) → 3,029 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milpitas High?
The student-teacher ratio at Milpitas High is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milpitas High?
24.6% of students at Milpitas High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milpitas High?
The largest demographic group at Milpitas High is Asian at 68.0% of enrollment, in Milpitas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milpitas High?
Milpitas High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Milpitas High rank among high schools in Milpitas?
By Resource Investment Index, Milpitas High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Milpitas, 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 Milpitas on the city page.
What other schools are in Milpitas Unified?
Besides Milpitas High, Milpitas Unified also operates Thomas Russell Middle (761 students), Mabel Mattos Elementary (746 students), and Rancho Milpitas Middle (693 students). See the Milpitas Unified district page for the complete list.