- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Santa Clara, CA
Mission Early College High
Federal NCES profile for Mission Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063543014067
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mission Early College High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Santa Clara · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.5:1
- large classes for California
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mission Early College High has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Early College High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Santa Clara, CA.
School address
District: Santa Clara Unified · California
NCES ID 063543014067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Mission Early College High grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (+18.9%).
Teacher FTE added 6.9 → 7.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 063543014067 · Santa Clara, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 30.5:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Clara High (1,663 students)
Mission Early College High grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (+18.9%). Teacher FTE added 6.9 → 7.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mission Early College High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Clara Hi
Santa Clara High
1,663 students
- Adrian Wilcox
Adrian Wilcox High
1,614 students
- Juan Cabrillo
Juan Cabrillo Middle
796 students
- Marian a. Pete
Marian a. Peterson Middle
759 students
- Buchser Middle
Buchser Middle
711 students
- This school 183
Mission Early College High
183 students
What this shows Mission Early College High reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mission Early College High compares
Mission Early College High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.5:1 | ▲ 42% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
30.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$27,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
White 21.9%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Largest group: Asian at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.8, Mission Early College High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Santa Clara Unified reports $27,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mission Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adrian Wilcox High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juan Cabrillo Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marian a. Peterson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchser Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mission Early College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,614
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Santa Clara
3 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 (~183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mission Early College High
How many students attend Mission Early College High?
Mission Early College High has 183 students enrolled. It is a high school in Santa Clara, CA. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission Early College High is 30.5:1, which is 42% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 94% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mission Early College High?
23.9% of students at Mission Early College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mission Early College High?
The largest demographic group at Mission Early College High is Asian at 34.4% of enrollment, in Santa Clara, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mission Early College High?
Mission Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Mission Early College High rank among high schools in Santa Clara?
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Early College High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Clara Unified?
Besides Mission Early College High, Santa Clara Unified also operates Santa Clara High (1,663 students), Adrian Wilcox High (1,614 students), and Juan Cabrillo Middle (796 students). See the Santa Clara Unified district page for the complete list.