- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mojave, CA
Mojave Jr./Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Mojave Jr./Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062523003771
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mojave Jr./Sr. High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 400
- students enrolled
Mojave Jr./Sr. High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mojave Unified · California
NCES ID 062523003771 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Mojave Jr./Sr. High shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 062523003771 · Mojave, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 21.1:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: California City High (604 students)
Mojave Jr./Sr. High shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mojave Jr./Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- California Cit
California City High
604 students
- Robert P. Ulri
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary
503 students
- Hacienda Eleme
Hacienda Elementary
497 students
- California Cit
California City Middle
478 students
- Mojave Element
Mojave Elementary
420 students
- This school
Mojave Jr./Sr. High
400 students
What this shows Mojave Jr./Sr. High reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mojave Jr./Sr. High compares
Mojave Jr./Sr. High is a shrinking 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
81.0%
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
$16,357
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 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.8%
African American 23.3%
White 8.8%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Mojave Jr./Sr. High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mojave Unified reports $16,357 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mojave Jr./Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| California City High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert P. Ulrich Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hacienda Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| California City Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mojave Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mojave Jr./Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Nationwide other 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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mojave Jr./Sr. High
How many students attend Mojave Jr./Sr. High?
Mojave Jr./Sr. High has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mojave, CA. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mojave Jr./Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mojave Jr./Sr. High is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Jr./Sr. High?
86.1% of students at Mojave Jr./Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mojave Jr./Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Mojave Jr./Sr. High is Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment, in Mojave, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mojave Jr./Sr. High?
Mojave Jr./Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Mojave Unified?
Besides Mojave Jr./Sr. High, Mojave Unified also operates California City High (604 students), Robert P. Ulrich Elementary (503 students), and Hacienda Elementary (497 students). See the Mojave Unified district page for the complete list.