- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Diego, CA
Mira Mesa High
Federal NCES profile for Mira Mesa High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063432005520
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mira Mesa High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #9 of 41
- high schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mira Mesa High has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mira Mesa High ranks #9 of 41 high schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Unified · California
NCES ID 063432005520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Mira Mesa High held near 2,228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 88.5 → 84.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 063432005520 · San Diego, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,187 enr · 24.9:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry High (2,485 students)
Mira Mesa High held near 2,228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 88.5 → 84.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mira Mesa High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry High
Henry High
2,485 students
- This school
Mira Mesa High
2,187 students
- Hoover High
Hoover High
2,011 students
- Scripps Ranch
Scripps Ranch High
1,890 students
- Point Loma Hig
Point Loma High
1,724 students
- San Diego High
San Diego High
1,602 students
What this shows Mira Mesa High reports 2,187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mira Mesa High compares
Mira Mesa 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,187 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,187
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$20,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 45.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
Two or More 12.5%
White 10.6%
African American 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Mira Mesa High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Diego Unified reports $20,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mira Mesa High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoover High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scripps Ranch High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Point Loma High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Diego High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mira Mesa High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in San Diego
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Del Norte High
Standard public school
2,557 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Torrey Pines High
Standard public school
2,536 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Henry High
Standard public school
2,485 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Rancho Bernardo High
Standard public school
2,210 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Canyon Crest Academy
Standard public school
2,147 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Westview High
Standard public school
2,116 students 23.5:1 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 (~2,187 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mira Mesa High
How many students attend Mira Mesa High?
Mira Mesa High has 2,187 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,219 (2022-23) → 2,228 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mira Mesa High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mira Mesa High is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mira Mesa High?
36.9% of students at Mira Mesa High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mira Mesa High?
The largest demographic group at Mira Mesa High is Asian at 45.4% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mira Mesa High?
Mira Mesa High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Mesa High rank among high schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Mira Mesa High ranks #9 of 41 high schools in San Diego, 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 Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in San Diego Unified?
Besides Mira Mesa High, San Diego Unified also operates Henry High (2,485 students), Hoover High (2,011 students), and Scripps Ranch High (1,890 students). See the San Diego Unified district page for the complete list.