Enrollment
1,691
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Moorpark, CA
Moorpark High
Federal NCES profile for Moorpark High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062569007784
👥 S:T ratio 5
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moorpark High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Moorpark · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for California
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Moorpark High has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moorpark High ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Moorpark, CA.
School address
District: Moorpark Unified · California
NCES ID 062569007784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moorpark High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moorpark High
Moorpark High is a large high school in Moorpark, California, enrolling 1,691 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,691 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 334 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #134.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (33%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Moorpark Unified spends $12,434 per pupil, 25% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Moorpark's high schools, it stands alongside The High School at Moorpark College (121 students): Moorpark High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.8:1 vs 40.3:1).
Moorpark Unified also operates Mesa Verde Middle (574 students) and Campus Canyon Elementary (545 students) alongside Moorpark High.
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 Moorpark High compares
Moorpark High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,691 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,691
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$12,434
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 54.4%
White 32.8%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Moorpark High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moorpark Unified, which includes Moorpark High.
$12,434
Per student
-25%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 50.6%
Federal 7.9%
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.
How Moorpark High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Verde Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campus Canyon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Canyon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Meadows Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moorpark High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Moorpark
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~1,691 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Moorpark High
How many students attend Moorpark High?
Moorpark High has 1,691 students enrolled. It is a high school in Moorpark, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moorpark High?
The student-teacher ratio at Moorpark High is 23.8:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moorpark High?
28.6% of students at Moorpark High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moorpark High?
The largest demographic group at Moorpark High is Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment, in Moorpark, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moorpark High?
Moorpark High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Moorpark High rank among public schools in Moorpark?
By Resource Investment Index, Moorpark High ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Moorpark, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Moorpark on the city page.
Is Moorpark High a good school?
Moorpark High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 Moorpark Unified?
Besides Moorpark High, Moorpark Unified also operates Mesa Verde Middle (574 students), Campus Canyon Elementary (545 students), and Chaparral Middle (542 students). See the Moorpark Unified district page for the complete list.
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