- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mountain House, CA
Mountain House High
Federal NCES profile for Mountain House High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060141013692
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain House High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Mountain House · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27:1
- large classes for California
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain House High has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain House High ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Mountain House, CA.
School address
District: Lammersville Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060141013692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+133 students YoY
Mountain House High grew from 2,142 students in 2022-23 to 2,275 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 90.1 → 96.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+133 students YoY 060141013692 · Mountain House, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,428 enr · 27:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Hansen Elementary (930 students)
Mountain House High grew from 2,142 students in 2022-23 to 2,275 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 90.1 → 96.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mountain House High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mountain House High
2,428 students
- Hansen Element 930
Hansen Elementary
930 students
- Julius Cordes 877
Julius Cordes Elementary
877 students
- Sebastian Ques 822
Sebastian Questa Elementary
822 students
- Bethany Elemen 768
Bethany Elementary
768 students
- Wicklund Eleme 689
Wicklund Elementary
689 students
What this shows Mountain House High reports 2,428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain House High compares
Mountain House High is a growing 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 77% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,428 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,428
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$11,535
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 62.0%
White 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Mountain House High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lammersville Joint Unified reports $11,535 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain House High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hansen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Julius Cordes Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sebastian Questa Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bethany Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wicklund Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain House High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~2,428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain House High
How many students attend Mountain House High?
Mountain House High has 2,428 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mountain House, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,142 (2022-23) → 2,275 (2023-24), up 133.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain House High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain House High is 27:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain House High?
12.7% of students at Mountain House High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain House High?
The largest demographic group at Mountain House High is Asian at 62.0% of enrollment, in Mountain House, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain House High?
Mountain House High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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).
How does Mountain House High rank among public schools in Mountain House?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain House High ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Mountain House, 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 Mountain House on the city page.
What other schools are in Lammersville Joint Unified?
Besides Mountain House High, Lammersville Joint Unified also operates Hansen Elementary (930 students), Julius Cordes Elementary (877 students), and Sebastian Questa Elementary (822 students). See the Lammersville Joint Unified district page for the complete list.