- Enrollment
- 1,756
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Covina, CA
Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064200014238
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in West Covina · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina ranks #2 of 5 high schools in West Covina, CA.
School address
District: West Covina Unified · California
NCES ID 064200014238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 064200014238 · West Covina, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 18.9:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: West Covina High (1,756 students)
Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Covina Hi
West Covina High
1,756 students
- Hollencrest Mi
Hollencrest Middle
737 students
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
712 students
- Merced Element 617
Merced Elementary
617 students
- Edgewood Middl 597
Edgewood Middle
597 students
- This school 264
Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina
264 students
What this shows Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina compares
Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina 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 | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.0%
Asian 17.4%
Two or More 2.7%
White 2.3%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Covina Unified reports $18,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Covina High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hollencrest Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merced Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in West Covina
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
West Covina High
Standard public school
1,756 students 20:1 students per teacher
South Hills High
Standard public school
1,568 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Edgewood High
Standard public school
712 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Coronado High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
120 students 8.6:1 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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina
How many students attend Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina?
Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina has 264 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Covina, CA. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina?
44.6% of students at Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina is Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment, in West Covina, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina?
Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina rank among high schools in West Covina?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina ranks #2 of 5 high schools in West Covina, 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 West Covina on the city page.
What other schools are in West Covina Unified?
Besides Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West Covina, West Covina Unified also operates West Covina High (1,756 students), Hollencrest Middle (737 students), and Edgewood High (712 students). See the West Covina Unified district page for the complete list.