At a glance
Reported students
88
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2.41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
36.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
11–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
663
Poway to Palomar Middle College High: 88 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
36.5:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Poway to Palomar Middle College High
Poway to Palomar Middle College High is a public high school serving grades 11–12 in San Diego. It is one of 39 current school records connected to Poway Unified. NCES reports 88 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 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 36.5:1, 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 White (43.2%) and Asian (23.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Poway to Palomar Middle College High
- 1How do the reported 36.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.2%
- Hispanic20.5%
- Black1.1%
- Asian23.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.2%
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.
Other schools in Poway Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Abraxas Continuation High
High · Grades 09–12
216 reported students
Mt. Carmel High
High · Grades 09–12
1,800 reported students
Poway High
High · Grades 09–12
2,101 reported students
Westview High
High · Grades 09–12
2,116 reported students
Rancho Bernardo High
High · Grades 09–12
2,210 reported students
Del Norte High
High · Grades 09–12
2,557 reported students
Public schools near Poway to Palomar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte High High · Poway Unified | 09–12 | 2,557 | 1.9 mi |
| Rancho Bernardo High High · Poway Unified | 09–12 | 2,210 | 2.3 mi |
| Altus Schools North County High · Charter · Altus Schools North County District | 06–12 | 149 | 3.6 mi |
| Abraxas Continuation High High · Poway Unified | 09–12 | 216 | 3.8 mi |
| Poway High High · Poway Unified | 09–12 | 2,101 | 4.1 mi |
| San Pasqual High High · Escondido Union High | 09–12 | 1,846 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Poway to Palomar Middle College High
What grades does Poway to Palomar Middle College High serve?
Poway to Palomar Middle College High reports grades 11–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Poway Unified.
How many students attend Poway to Palomar Middle College High?
Poway to Palomar Middle College High reported 88 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Poway to Palomar Middle College High?
The calculated ratio is 36.5:1, based on 88 students and 2.41 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 Poway to Palomar Middle College High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Poway to Palomar Middle College High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Poway Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Poway to Palomar Middle College High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19.3% 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 Poway to Palomar Middle College High in?
Poway to Palomar Middle College High is part of Poway Unified, based in San Diego, CA, which operates 39 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Poway to Palomar Middle College High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Del Norte High (1.9 mi), Rancho Bernardo High (2.3 mi), Altus Schools North County (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.