- Enrollment
- 2,405
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hesperia, CA
Mojave High
Federal NCES profile for Mojave High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060001409073
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mojave High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Hesperia · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- small classes for California
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mojave High has class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mojave High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Hesperia, CA.
School address
District: Hesperia Unified · California
NCES ID 060001409073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Mojave High held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.6 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 060001409073 · Hesperia, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 16.3:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hesperia High (2,405 students)
Mojave High held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.6 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mojave High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hesperia High
Hesperia High
2,405 students
- Oak Hills High
Oak Hills High
2,370 students
- Sultana High
Sultana High
2,098 students
- Hesperia Junio
Hesperia Junior High
1,228 students
- Ranchero Middl
Ranchero Middle
1,140 students
- This school 277
Mojave High
277 students
What this shows Mojave High reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mojave High compares
Mojave 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in California - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,560
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 139 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.3%
African American 8.3%
White 7.2%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Mojave High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Hesperia Unified reports $15,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mojave High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sultana High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hesperia Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ranchero Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mojave High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar high schools in Hesperia
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Alta Vista Innovation High
Standard public school
2,812 students 37:1 students per teacher
Hesperia High
Standard public school
2,405 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Sultana High
Standard public school
2,098 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Canyon Ridge High
Alternative education program
218 students 16.8:1 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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mojave High
How many students attend Mojave High?
Mojave High has 277 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hesperia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mojave High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mojave High is 16.3:1, which is 24% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mojave High?
69.6% of students at Mojave High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mojave High?
The largest demographic group at Mojave High is Hispanic or Latino at 82.3% of enrollment, in Hesperia, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mojave High?
Mojave High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mojave High rank among high schools in Hesperia?
By Resource Investment Index, Mojave High ranks #2 of 5 high 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 high schools in Hesperia on the city page.
What other schools are in Hesperia Unified?
Besides Mojave High, Hesperia Unified also operates Hesperia High (2,405 students), Oak Hills High (2,370 students), and Sultana High (2,098 students). See the Hesperia Unified district page for the complete list.