- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Diego, CA
Poway to Palomar Middle College High
Federal NCES profile for Poway to Palomar Middle College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063153014646
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poway to Palomar Middle College High earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #41 of 41
- high schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 44:1
- large classes for California
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Poway to Palomar Middle College High has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poway to Palomar Middle College High ranks #41 of 41 high schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: Poway Unified · California
NCES ID 063153014646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Poway to Palomar Middle College High grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (+118.9%).
Teacher FTE added 2.1 → 5.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 063153014646 · San Diego, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
88 enr · 44:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Norte High (2,557 students)
Poway to Palomar Middle College High grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (+118.9%). Teacher FTE added 2.1 → 5.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Poway to Palomar Middle College 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
- Mt. Carmel Hig
Mt. Carmel High
1,800 students
- This school 88
Poway to Palomar Middle College High
88 students
What this shows Poway to Palomar Middle College High reports 88 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poway to Palomar Middle College High compares
Poway to Palomar Middle College 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 | 44:1 | ▲ 105% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
44:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
44:1
students per teacher
- 105% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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.
Student demographics
White 43.7%
Asian 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 10.3%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Poway to Palomar Middle College High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
District finance for Poway Unified reports $15,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poway to Palomar Middle College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rancho Bernardo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westview High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Carmel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poway to Palomar Middle College 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
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~88 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poway to Palomar Middle College High
How many students attend Poway to Palomar Middle College High?
Poway to Palomar Middle College High has 88 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 37 (2022-23) → 81 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poway to Palomar Middle College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Poway to Palomar Middle College High is 44:1, which is 105% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 180% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poway to Palomar Middle College High?
21.6% of students at Poway to Palomar Middle College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poway to Palomar Middle College High?
The largest demographic group at Poway to Palomar Middle College High is White at 43.7% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poway to Palomar Middle College High?
Poway to Palomar Middle College High has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Poway to Palomar Middle College High rank among high schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Poway to Palomar Middle College High ranks #41 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 Poway to Palomar Middle College 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.