Enrollment
88
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
44:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+105% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Poway to Palomar Middle College High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Poway to Palomar Middle College High
Poway to Palomar Middle College High is a small high school in San Diego, California, enrolling 88 students.
Class loads run heavy: 44:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 105% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.6% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the California average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of California schools, with 88 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 92 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #91, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Asian (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Among San Diego's high schools, it stands alongside Del Norte High (2,557 students): Poway to Palomar Middle College High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (44:1 vs 26.9:1).
Poway Unified also operates Del Norte High (2,557 students) and Rancho Bernardo High (2,210 students) alongside Poway to Palomar Middle College High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Poway to Palomar Middle College High compares
Poway to Palomar Middle College High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,960
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Poway Unified, which includes Poway to Palomar Middle College High.
$13,960
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 39.4%
Federal 6.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~88 students)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Poway to Palomar Middle College High a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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