At a glance
Reported students
277
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
808
Mojave High: 277 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
25.6:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. 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
- 269
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.9:1
What the reported data says about Mojave High
Mojave High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hesperia. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Hesperia Unified. NCES reports 277 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.6:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (82.3%) and Black (8.3%). English learners represent 29.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mojave High
- 1How do the reported 25.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.8 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 29.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White7.2%
- Hispanic82.3%
- Black8.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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 Hesperia Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Canyon Ridge High
High · Grades 09–12
218 reported students
Hesperia Community Day
High · Grades 07–12
22 reported students
Sultana High
High · Grades 09–12
2,098 reported students
Oak Hills High
High · Grades 09–12
2,370 reported students
Hesperia High
High · Grades 09–12
2,405 reported students
Shadow Ridge
Other · Grades KG–12
378 reported students
Public schools near Mojave 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperia Community Day High · Hesperia Unified | 07–12 | 22 | under 0.1 mi |
| Alta Vista Innovation High High · Charter · Alta Vista Innovation High District | 09–12 | 2,812 | 1.7 mi |
| Sultana High High · Hesperia Unified | 09–12 | 2,098 | 2.5 mi |
| Excelsior Charter High · Charter · Excelsior Charter District | 07–12 | 2,170 | 2.8 mi |
| Hesperia High High · Hesperia Unified | 09–12 | 2,405 | 2.8 mi |
| Lakeview Leadership Academy High · Victor Valley Union High | 07–12 | 901 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mojave High
What grades does Mojave High serve?
Mojave High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Hesperia Unified.
How many students attend Mojave High?
Mojave High reported 277 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 269 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mojave High?
The calculated ratio is 25.6:1, based on 277 students and 10.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mojave High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mojave High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hesperia Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mojave High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mojave High in?
Mojave High is part of Hesperia Unified, based in Hesperia, CA, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mojave High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hesperia Community Day (under 0.1 mi), Alta Vista Innovation High (1.7 mi), Sultana High (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.