- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Manhattan Beach, CA
Mira Costa High
Federal NCES profile for Mira Costa High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060002506328
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mira Costa High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Manhattan Beach · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 6.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mira Costa High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mira Costa High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Manhattan Beach, CA.
School address
District: Manhattan Beach Unified · California
NCES ID 060002506328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Mira Costa High held near 2,568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+71 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 107.2 → 108.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+71 students YoY 060002506328 · Manhattan Beach, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,473 enr · 23.1:1 · 6.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan Beach Middle (1,175 students)
Mira Costa High held near 2,568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+71 headcount). Teacher FTE added 107.2 → 108.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mira Costa High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mira Costa High
2,473 students
- Manhattan Beac
Manhattan Beach Middle
1,175 students
- Grand View Ele 550
Grand View Elementary
550 students
- Pacific Elemen 510
Pacific Elementary
510 students
- Aurelia Pennek 469
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
469 students
- Meadows Avenue 407
Meadows Avenue Elementary
407 students
What this shows Mira Costa High reports 2,473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mira Costa High compares
Mira Costa 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 89% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,473 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,473
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,039
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors8.5 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 13.4%
Asian 11.2%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Mira Costa High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manhattan Beach Unified reports $18,039 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mira Costa High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Beach Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pacific Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadows Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mira Costa High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~2,473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mira Costa High
How many students attend Mira Costa High?
Mira Costa High has 2,473 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manhattan Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,497 (2022-23) → 2,568 (2023-24), nearly flat (+71).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mira Costa High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mira Costa High is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mira Costa High?
6.1% of students at Mira Costa High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mira Costa High?
The largest demographic group at Mira Costa High is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Manhattan Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mira Costa High?
Mira Costa High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Mira Costa High rank among public schools in Manhattan Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Mira Costa High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Manhattan Beach, 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 Manhattan Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Manhattan Beach Unified?
Besides Mira Costa High, Manhattan Beach Unified also operates Manhattan Beach Middle (1,175 students), Grand View Elementary (550 students), and Pacific Elementary (510 students). See the Manhattan Beach Unified district page for the complete list.