- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gilroy, CA
Mt. Madonna High
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Madonna High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061518001915
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Madonna High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Gilroy · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- small classes for California
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Madonna High has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Madonna High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Gilroy, CA.
School address
District: Gilroy Unified · California
NCES ID 061518001915 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Mt. Madonna High held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.3 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 061518001915 · Gilroy, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
150 enr · 16.7:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Christopher High (1,630 students)
Mt. Madonna High held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.3 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mt. Madonna High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Christopher Hi
Christopher High
1,630 students
- Gilroy High
Gilroy High
1,618 students
- Las Animas Ele
Las Animas Elementary
800 students
- South Valley M
South Valley Middle
784 students
- Solorsano Midd
Solorsano Middle
749 students
- This school 150
Mt. Madonna High
150 students
What this shows Mt. Madonna High reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Madonna High compares
Mt. Madonna 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.7%
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
$15,969
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.9%
White 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Mt. Madonna High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gilroy Unified reports $15,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Madonna High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilroy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Animas Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Valley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Solorsano Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Madonna High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,618
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Gilroy
3 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 (~150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Madonna High
How many students attend Mt. Madonna High?
Mt. Madonna High has 150 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gilroy, CA. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Madonna High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Madonna High is 16.7:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% 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 Mt. Madonna High?
64.6% of students at Mt. Madonna High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Madonna High?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Madonna High is Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment, in Gilroy, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Madonna High?
Mt. Madonna High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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. Madonna High rank among high schools in Gilroy?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Madonna High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Gilroy, 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 Gilroy on the city page.
What other schools are in Gilroy Unified?
Besides Mt. Madonna High, Gilroy Unified also operates Christopher High (1,630 students), Gilroy High (1,618 students), and Las Animas Elementary (800 students). See the Gilroy Unified district page for the complete list.