- Enrollment
- 2,388
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Jacinto, CA
Mountain Heights Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Heights Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063444011034
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Heights Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in San Jacinto · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25:1
- large classes for California
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Heights Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Heights Academy ranks #2 of 3 high schools in San Jacinto, CA.
School address
District: San Jacinto Unified · California
NCES ID 063444011034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Mountain Heights Academy shrank from 145 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.2 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 063444011034 · San Jacinto, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
125 enr · 25:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: San Jacinto High (2,388 students)
Mountain Heights Academy shrank from 145 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 5.2 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mountain Heights Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Jacinto Hi
San Jacinto High
2,388 students
- North Mountain 953
North Mountain Middle
953 students
- Monte Vista Mi 893
Monte Vista Middle
893 students
- Estudillo Elem 831
Estudillo Elementary
831 students
- Park Hill Elem 824
Park Hill Elementary
824 students
- This school 125
Mountain Heights Academy
125 students
What this shows Mountain Heights Academy reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Heights Academy compares
Mountain Heights Academy 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
25:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$18,848
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.0%
White 18.5%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Mountain Heights Academy is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Jacinto Unified reports $18,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Heights Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Mountain Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estudillo Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Hill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Heights Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar high schools in San Jacinto
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Heights Academy
How many students attend Mountain Heights Academy?
Mountain Heights Academy has 125 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Jacinto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Heights Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Heights Academy is 25:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain Heights Academy?
80.0% of students at Mountain Heights Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Heights Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Heights Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 71.0% of enrollment, in San Jacinto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Heights Academy?
Mountain Heights Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Mountain Heights Academy rank among high schools in San Jacinto?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Heights Academy ranks #2 of 3 high schools in San Jacinto, 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 Jacinto on the city page.
What other schools are in San Jacinto Unified?
Besides Mountain Heights Academy, San Jacinto Unified also operates San Jacinto High (2,388 students), North Mountain Middle (953 students), and Monte Vista Middle (893 students). See the San Jacinto Unified district page for the complete list.