At a glance
Reported students
2,751
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
111.14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
758
Mission Hills High: 2,751 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
24.8:1 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
- 2,873
- Teachers (FTE)
- 114.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 25.2:1
What the reported data says about Mission Hills High
Mission Hills High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in San Marcos. It is one of 19 current school records connected to San Marcos Unified. NCES reports 2,751 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.8:1, 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 (55.7%) and White (28.2%). English learners represent 7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 22 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mission Hills High
- 1How do the reported 24.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 111.14 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 8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.2%
- Hispanic55.7%
- Black0.8%
- Asian7.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.9%
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
22 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
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 San Marcos Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
San Marcos High
High · Grades 09–12
3,067 reported students
Twin Oaks High
High · Grades 09–12
192 reported students
Foothills High
High · Grades 06–12
101 reported students
San Elijo Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,395 reported students
Woodland Park Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,184 reported students
Double Peak
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,171 reported students
Public schools near Mission Hills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foothills High High · San Marcos Unified | 06–12 | 101 | 2.5 mi |
| Twin Oaks High High · San Marcos Unified | 09–12 | 192 | 2.6 mi |
| Escondido High High · Escondido Union High | 09–12 | 1,656 | 3.1 mi |
| High Tech High North County High · Charter · High Tech High North County District | 09–12 | 409 | 3.5 mi |
| San Marcos High High · San Marcos Unified | 09–12 | 3,067 | 3.7 mi |
| Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science High · Escondido Union High | 09–12 | 765 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mission Hills High
What grades does Mission Hills High serve?
Mission Hills High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in San Marcos Unified.
How many students attend Mission Hills High?
Mission Hills High reported 2,751 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,873 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mission Hills High?
The calculated ratio is 24.8:1, based on 2,751 students and 111.14 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 Mission Hills High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mission Hills High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Marcos Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mission Hills High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44.6% 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 Mission Hills High in?
Mission Hills High is part of San Marcos Unified, based in San Marcos, CA, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mission Hills High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Foothills High (2.5 mi), Twin Oaks High (2.6 mi), Escondido High (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.