- Enrollment
- 3,067
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Marcos, CA
Mission Hills High
Federal NCES profile for Mission Hills High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063488011404
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mission Hills High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in San Marcos · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.7:1
- large classes for California
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mission Hills High has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Hills High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in San Marcos, CA.
School address
District: San Marcos Unified · California
NCES ID 063488011404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Mission Hills High held near 2,834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 107.3 → 104.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-59 students YoY 063488011404 · San Marcos, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,751 enr · 25.7:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: San Marcos High (3,067 students)
Mission Hills High held near 2,834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 107.3 → 104.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mission Hills High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Marcos Hig
San Marcos High
3,067 students
- This school
Mission Hills High
2,751 students
- San Elijo Midd
San Elijo Middle
1,395 students
- Woodland Park 1,184
Woodland Park Middle
1,184 students
- Double Peak 1,171
Double Peak
1,171 students
- San Marcos Mid 968
San Marcos Middle
968 students
What this shows Mission Hills High reports 2,751 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mission Hills High compares
Mission Hills 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 | 25.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,751 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,751
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,622
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.7%
White 28.2%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Mission Hills High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Marcos Unified reports $14,622 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mission Hills High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Elijo Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Park Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Double Peak | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Marcos Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mission Hills High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,395
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in San Marcos
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
San Marcos High
Standard public school
3,067 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
High Tech High North County
Standard public school
409 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Twin Oaks High
Alternative education program
192 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Foothills High
Alternative education program
101 students 20.2:1 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 (~2,751 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mission Hills High
How many students attend Mission Hills High?
Mission Hills High has 2,751 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Marcos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,893 (2022-23) → 2,834 (2023-24), nearly flat (-59).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission Hills High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission Hills High is 25.7:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mission Hills High?
43.4% of students at Mission Hills High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mission Hills High?
The largest demographic group at Mission Hills High is Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment, in San Marcos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mission Hills High?
Mission Hills High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Hills High rank among high schools in San Marcos?
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Hills High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in San Marcos, 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 Marcos on the city page.
What other schools are in San Marcos Unified?
Besides Mission Hills High, San Marcos Unified also operates San Marcos High (3,067 students), San Elijo Middle (1,395 students), and Woodland Park Middle (1,184 students). See the San Marcos Unified district page for the complete list.