- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Inglewood, CA
Morningside High
Federal NCES profile for Morningside High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061839002260
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morningside High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools.
- #3 of 8
- high schools in Inglewood · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for California
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Morningside High has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morningside High ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Inglewood, CA.
School address
District: Inglewood Unified · California
NCES ID 061839002260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Morningside High shrank from 535 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 061839002260 · Inglewood, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 14:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodworth-Monroe Tk-8 Academy (826 students)
Morningside High shrank from 535 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Morningside High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodworth-Monr
Woodworth-Monroe Tk-8 Academy
826 students
- Inglewood High
Inglewood High
757 students
- Centinela Tk-8
Centinela Tk-8 Elementary
577 students
- Oak Street Ele
Oak Street Elementary
569 students
- Beulah Payne P
Beulah Payne P-8 Steam Academy
554 students
- This school
Morningside High
407 students
What this shows Morningside High reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morningside High compares
Morningside 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 35% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.2%
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
$21,310
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.7%
African American 22.4%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
White 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Morningside High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Inglewood Unified reports $21,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morningside High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodworth-Monroe Tk-8 Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inglewood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centinela Tk-8 Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Street Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beulah Payne P-8 Steam Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morningside High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 31.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar high schools in Inglewood
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Inglewood High
Standard public school
757 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Animo Leadership High
Standard public school
634 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Animo Inglewood Charter High
Standard public school
592 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
New Opportunities Charter
Standard public school
349 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
City Honors International Preparatory High
Standard public school
331 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Animo City of Champions Charter High
Standard public school
299 students 17.6:1 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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morningside High
How many students attend Morningside High?
Morningside High has 407 students enrolled. It is a high school in Inglewood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morningside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Morningside High is 14:1, which is 35% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% lower 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 Morningside High?
68.2% of students at Morningside High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morningside High?
The largest demographic group at Morningside High is Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment, in Inglewood, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morningside High?
Morningside High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Morningside High rank among high schools in Inglewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Morningside High ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Inglewood, 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 Inglewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Inglewood Unified?
Besides Morningside High, Inglewood Unified also operates Woodworth-Monroe Tk-8 Academy (826 students), Inglewood High (757 students), and Centinela Tk-8 Elementary (577 students). See the Inglewood Unified district page for the complete list.