Enrollment
121
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Moorpark, CA
The High School at Moorpark College
Federal NCES profile for The High School at Moorpark College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062569010455
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The High School at Moorpark College earns 43/100 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.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Moorpark · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 40.3:1
- large classes for California
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
The High School at Moorpark College has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The High School at Moorpark College ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Moorpark, CA.
School address
District: Moorpark Unified · California
NCES ID 062569010455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
40.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+87% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The High School at Moorpark College compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at The High School at Moorpark College
The High School at Moorpark College is a lower-poverty, small high school in Moorpark, California, enrolling 121 students.
Class loads run heavy: 40.3:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 87% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.1% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the California average.
Enrollment of 121 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 54 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Moorpark Unified spends $12,434 per pupil, 25% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Moorpark's high schools, it stands alongside Moorpark High (1,691 students): The High School at Moorpark College is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (40.3:1 vs 23.8:1).
Moorpark Unified also operates Moorpark High (1,691 students) and Mesa Verde Middle (574 students) alongside The High School at Moorpark College.
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 The High School at Moorpark College compares
The High School at Moorpark College on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 40.3:1 | ▲ 87% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 78% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
40.3:1
students per teacher
- 87% 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.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,434
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 44.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
Asian 20.7%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, The High School at Moorpark College is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moorpark Unified, which includes The High School at Moorpark College.
$12,434
Per student
-25%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 50.6%
Federal 7.9%
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 The High School at Moorpark College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorpark High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa Verde Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Campus Canyon Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Canyon Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The High School at Moorpark College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Moorpark
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~121 students)
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Frequently asked questions about The High School at Moorpark College
How many students attend The High School at Moorpark College?
The High School at Moorpark College has 121 students enrolled. It is a high school in Moorpark, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The High School at Moorpark College?
The student-teacher ratio at The High School at Moorpark College is 40.3:1, which is 87% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 157% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The High School at Moorpark College?
12.1% of students at The High School at Moorpark College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The High School at Moorpark College?
The largest demographic group at The High School at Moorpark College is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in Moorpark, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The High School at Moorpark College?
The High School at Moorpark College has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The High School at Moorpark College rank among public schools in Moorpark?
By Resource Investment Index, The High School at Moorpark College ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Moorpark, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Moorpark on the city page.
Is The High School at Moorpark College a good school?
The High School at Moorpark College earns 43/100 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 Moorpark Unified?
Besides The High School at Moorpark College, Moorpark Unified also operates Moorpark High (1,691 students), Mesa Verde Middle (574 students), and Campus Canyon Elementary (545 students). See the Moorpark Unified district page for the complete list.
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