- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sacramento, CA
Mira Loma High
Federal NCES profile for Mira Loma High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063462005799
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mira Loma High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #16 of 31
- high schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mira Loma High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mira Loma High ranks #16 of 31 high schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Mira Loma High held near 1,632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 70.1 → 69.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 063462005799 · Sacramento, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,655 enr · 23.6:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
Mira Loma High held near 1,632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE held 70.1 → 69.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mira Loma High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- This school
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- Casa Roble Fun
Casa Roble Fundamental High
1,150 students
What this shows Mira Loma High reports 1,655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mira Loma High compares
Mira Loma 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,655 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,655
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$16,227
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 34.1%
Asian 28.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 34.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Mira Loma High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mira Loma High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Casa Roble Fundamental High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mira Loma High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Sacramento
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
C. K. Mcclatchy High
Standard public school
2,569 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Sheldon High
Standard public school
2,368 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Inderkum High
Standard public school
2,194 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Grant Union High
Standard public school
1,987 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Rio Americano High
Standard public school
1,891 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Hiram W. Johnson High
Standard public school
1,682 students 20.8:1 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 (~1,655 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mira Loma High
How many students attend Mira Loma High?
Mira Loma High has 1,655 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,678 (2022-23) → 1,632 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mira Loma High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mira Loma High is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mira Loma High?
54.2% of students at Mira Loma High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mira Loma High?
The largest demographic group at Mira Loma High is White at 34.1% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mira Loma High?
Mira Loma High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Mira Loma High rank among high schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Mira Loma High ranks #16 of 31 high schools in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides Mira Loma High, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Del Campo High (1,548 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.