- Enrollment
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Twentynine Palms, CA
Twentynine Palms High
Federal NCES profile for Twentynine Palms High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062586003892
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twentynine Palms High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Twentynine Palms · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Twentynine Palms High has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twentynine Palms High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Twentynine Palms, CA.
School address
District: Morongo Unified · California
NCES ID 062586003892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Twentynine Palms High held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 062586003892 · Twentynine Palms, CA High · MID · TRAD
719 enr · 19.4:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Yucca Valley High (1,168 students)
Twentynine Palms High held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Twentynine Palms High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yucca Valley H
Yucca Valley High
1,168 students
- This school
Twentynine Palms High
719 students
- La Contenta Mi
La Contenta Middle
647 students
- Onaga Elementa
Onaga Elementary
586 students
- Twentynine Pal
Twentynine Palms Elementary
579 students
- Yucca Valley E
Yucca Valley Elementary
545 students
What this shows Twentynine Palms High reports 719 students on the CCD universe file.
How Twentynine Palms High compares
Twentynine Palms 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 | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
719
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in California - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.4%
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
$17,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
White 35.6%
African American 15.3%
Asian 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Twentynine Palms High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Morongo Unified reports $17,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Twentynine Palms High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yucca Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Contenta Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Onaga Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twentynine Palms Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yucca Valley Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twentynine Palms High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
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 (~719 students)
Frequently asked questions about Twentynine Palms High
How many students attend Twentynine Palms High?
Twentynine Palms High has 719 students enrolled. It is a high school in Twentynine Palms, CA. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 723 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twentynine Palms High?
The student-teacher ratio at Twentynine Palms High is 19.4:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 Twentynine Palms High?
54.9% of students at Twentynine Palms High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twentynine Palms High?
The largest demographic group at Twentynine Palms High is Hispanic or Latino at 38.8% of enrollment, in Twentynine Palms, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twentynine Palms High?
Twentynine Palms High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Twentynine Palms High rank among public schools in Twentynine Palms?
By Resource Investment Index, Twentynine Palms High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Twentynine Palms, 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 Twentynine Palms on the city page.
What other schools are in Morongo Unified?
Besides Twentynine Palms High, Morongo Unified also operates Yucca Valley High (1,168 students), La Contenta Middle (647 students), and Onaga Elementary (586 students). See the Morongo Unified district page for the complete list.