Serving 2,877 students in grades 9-12, Mission Hills High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,877 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 36%
- Reading Proficiency: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mission Hills High School's student population of 2,877 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,877 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mission Hills High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
31%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mission Hills High School often compared to?
Mission Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Marcos High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mission Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Mission Hills High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mission Hills High School?
2,877 students attend Mission Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mission Hills High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mission Hills High School?
Mission Hills High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mission Hills High School offer ?
Mission Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mission Hills High School part of?
Mission Hills High School is part of San Marcos Unified School District.
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