At a glance
Reported students
290
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
114
Mountainside Middle College High: 290 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
11.8:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 350
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.7:1
What the reported data says about Mountainside Middle College High
Mountainside Middle College High is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Placerville. It is one of 6 current school records connected to El Dorado County Office of Education. NCES reports 290 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, below the California median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mountainside Middle College High
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.59 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.5%
- Hispanic19%
- Black0.7%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in El Dorado County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
El Dorado Co Office of Ed Special Ed Programs
Other · Grades KG–12
202 reported students
Blue Ridge
Other · Grades KG–12
12 reported students
Golden Ridge
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Charter Home Study Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
295 reported students
Rite of Passage
High · Grades 09–12
26 reported students
Public schools near Mountainside Middle College High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Co Office of Ed Special Ed Programs Other · El Dorado County Office of Education | KG–12 | 202 | under 0.1 mi |
| Central Sierra ROP High · Central Sierra ROP | 10–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Indian Creek Elementary Elementary · Mother Lode Union Elementary | KG–04 | 392 | 0.1 mi |
| Golden Ridge Other · El Dorado County Office of Education | KG–12 | 0 | 2.1 mi |
| Herbert C. Green Middle Middle · Mother Lode Union Elementary | 05–08 | 363 | 2.2 mi |
| Sky Mountain Charter Other · Charter · Sky Mountain Charter District | KG–12 | 2,511 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mountainside Middle College High
What grades does Mountainside Middle College High serve?
Mountainside Middle College High reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in El Dorado County Office of Education.
How many students attend Mountainside Middle College High?
Mountainside Middle College High reported 290 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 350 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mountainside Middle College High?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 290 students and 24.59 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mountainside Middle College High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mountainside Middle College High is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Mountainside Middle College High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mountainside Middle College High in?
Mountainside Middle College High is part of El Dorado County Office of Education, based in Placerville, CA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mountainside Middle College High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include El Dorado Co Office of Ed Special Ed Programs (under 0.1 mi), Central Sierra ROP (under 0.1 mi), Indian Creek Elementary (0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.