- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Arrowhead, CA
Mountain High
Federal NCES profile for Mountain High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063261005073
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Lake Arrowhead · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- small classes for California
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain High has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lake Arrowhead, CA.
School address
District: Rim of the World Unified · California
NCES ID 063261005073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Mountain High shrank from 46 students in 2022-23 to 35 in 2023-24 (-23.9%).
Teacher FTE held 3.1 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 063261005073 · Lake Arrowhead, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
44 enr · 14.7:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Rim of the World Senior High (860 students)
Mountain High shrank from 46 students in 2022-23 to 35 in 2023-24 (-23.9%). Teacher FTE held 3.1 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mountain High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rim of the Wor
Rim of the World Senior High
860 students
- Mary P. Henck
Mary P. Henck Intermediate
607 students
- Valley of Ench
Valley of Enchantment Elementary
536 students
- Lake Arrowhead
Lake Arrowhead Elementary
450 students
- Charles Hoffma 297
Charles Hoffman Elementary
297 students
- This school 44
Mountain High
44 students
What this shows Mountain High reports 44 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain High compares
Mountain 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,560
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.5%
White 45.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Mountain High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Rim of the World Unified reports $16,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rim of the World Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary P. Henck Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley of Enchantment Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Arrowhead Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Hoffman Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Lake Arrowhead
1 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 (~44 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain High
How many students attend Mountain High?
Mountain High has 44 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Arrowhead, CA. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 35 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain High is 14.7:1, which is 32% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% 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 Mountain High?
58.7% of students at Mountain High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain High?
The largest demographic group at Mountain High is Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment, in Lake Arrowhead, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain High?
Mountain High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 High rank among public schools in Lake Arrowhead?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lake Arrowhead, 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 Lake Arrowhead on the city page.
What other schools are in Rim of the World Unified?
Besides Mountain High, Rim of the World Unified also operates Rim of the World Senior High (860 students), Mary P. Henck Intermediate (607 students), and Valley of Enchantment Elementary (536 students). See the Rim of the World Unified district page for the complete list.