- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Diego, CA
Mt. Carmel High
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Carmel 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 063153004890
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Carmel High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #17 of 41
- high schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Carmel High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Carmel High ranks #17 of 41 high schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: Poway Unified · California
NCES ID 063153004890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Mt. Carmel High held near 1,831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 80.4 → 78.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 063153004890 · San Diego, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,800 enr · 22.5:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Norte High (2,557 students)
Mt. Carmel High held near 1,831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 80.4 → 78.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mt. Carmel High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Del Norte High
Del Norte High
2,557 students
- Rancho Bernard
Rancho Bernardo High
2,210 students
- Westview High
Westview High
2,116 students
- Poway High
Poway High
2,101 students
- This school
Mt. Carmel High
1,800 students
- Oak Valley Mid
Oak Valley Middle
1,503 students
What this shows Mt. Carmel High reports 1,800 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Carmel High compares
Mt. Carmel High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 71% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,800 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,800
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,127
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 36.6%
Asian 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 13.8%
African American 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Mt. Carmel High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for Poway Unified reports $15,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Carmel High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Bernardo High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poway High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Carmel High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,116
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,503
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in San Diego
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Del Norte High
Standard public school
2,557 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Torrey Pines High
Standard public school
2,536 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Henry High
Standard public school
2,485 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Rancho Bernardo High
Standard public school
2,210 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Mira Mesa High
Standard public school
2,187 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Canyon Crest Academy
Standard public school
2,147 students 25.3:1 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 (~1,800 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Carmel High
How many students attend Mt. Carmel High?
Mt. Carmel High has 1,800 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,865 (2022-23) → 1,831 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Carmel High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Carmel High is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt. Carmel High?
15.9% of students at Mt. Carmel High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Carmel High?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Carmel High is White at 36.6% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Carmel High?
Mt. Carmel 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 Mt. Carmel High rank among high schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Carmel High ranks #17 of 41 high schools in San Diego, 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 Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in Poway Unified?
Besides Mt. Carmel High, Poway Unified also operates Del Norte High (2,557 students), Rancho Bernardo High (2,210 students), and Westview High (2,116 students). See the Poway Unified district page for the complete list.