- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lucerne Valley, CA
Mountain View High
Federal NCES profile for Mountain View High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060001503907
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain View High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Lucerne Valley · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- small classes for California
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain View High has class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Lucerne Valley, CA.
School address
District: Lucerne Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060001503907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Mountain View High grew from 9 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+100.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 060001503907 · Lucerne Valley, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
16 enr · 16:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Lucerne Valley Elementary (646 students)
Mountain View High grew from 9 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+100.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mountain View High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lucerne Valley
Lucerne Valley Elementary
646 students
- Lucerne Valley
Lucerne Valley High
322 students
- Lucerne Valley 195
Lucerne Valley Middle
195 students
- This school 16
Mountain View High
16 students
What this shows Mountain View High reports 16 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain View High compares
Mountain View 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
16
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in California - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
68.8%
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
$21,124
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.8%
White 25.0%
African American 6.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Mountain View High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Lucerne Valley Unified reports $21,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain View High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerne Valley Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucerne Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lucerne Valley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain View High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Lucerne Valley
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 (~16 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain View High
How many students attend Mountain View High?
Mountain View High has 16 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lucerne Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 9 (2022-23) → 18 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View High is 16:1, which is 26% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 2% higher 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 View High?
66.7% of students at Mountain View High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain View High?
The largest demographic group at Mountain View High is Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment, in Lucerne Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain View High?
Mountain View High has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mountain View High rank among public schools in Lucerne Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Lucerne Valley, 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 Lucerne Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Lucerne Valley Unified?
Besides Mountain View High, Lucerne Valley Unified also operates Lucerne Valley Elementary (646 students), Lucerne Valley High (322 students), and Lucerne Valley Middle (195 students). See the Lucerne Valley Unified district page for the complete list.