Enrollment
292
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hesperia, CA
Mirus Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Mirus Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060184711899Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mirus Secondary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Hesperia · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 48.7:1
- large classes for California
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mirus Secondary has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mirus Secondary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Hesperia, CA.
School address
District: Mirus Secondary District · California
NCES ID 060184711899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
48.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+127% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mirus Secondary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mirus Secondary
Mirus Secondary is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Hesperia, California, enrolling 292 students.
Class loads run heavy: 48.7:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 127% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 292 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,128 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #747.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (21%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 195 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hesperia's public schools, it stands alongside Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts (630 students): Mirus Secondary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (48.7:1 vs 18.5:1).
Mirus Secondary District is a single-school charter district, so Mirus Secondary operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mirus Secondary compares
Mirus Secondary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 48.7:1 | ▲ 127% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
48.7:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
48.7:1
students per teacher
- 127% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
79.5%
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
$15,117
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.2%
White 20.9%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Mirus Secondary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mirus Secondary District, which includes Mirus Secondary.
$15,117
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.0%
State 86.3%
Federal 5.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Hesperia
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts
Standard public school
630 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Shadow Ridge
Alternative education program
378 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Mojave River Academy - Rockview Park
Standard public school
349 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert
Standard public school
253 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Hesperia Community Day
Alternative education program
22 students 22:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~292 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mirus Secondary
How many students attend Mirus Secondary?
Mirus Secondary has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hesperia, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mirus Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mirus Secondary is 48.7:1, which is 127% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 210% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mirus Secondary?
69.0% of students at Mirus Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mirus Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Mirus Secondary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.2% of enrollment, in Hesperia, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mirus Secondary?
Mirus Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mirus Secondary rank among schools in Hesperia?
By Resource Investment Index, Mirus Secondary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Hesperia, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hesperia on the city page.
Is Mirus Secondary a good school?
Mirus Secondary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mirus Secondary District?
None; Mirus Secondary District is a single-school charter district, and Mirus Secondary is its only campus.
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