Serving 2,289 students in grades 9-12, Mira Mesa High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 53%
- Reading Proficiency: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mira Mesa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mira Mesa High School's student population of 2,289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mira Mesa High School is 0.70, which is more 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)53%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)81%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
46%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
11%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mira Mesa High School often compared to?
Mira Mesa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scripps Ranch High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mira Mesa High School?
The graduation rate of Mira Mesa High School is 89%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mira Mesa High School?
2,289 students attend Mira Mesa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mira Mesa High School students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mira Mesa High School?
Mira Mesa High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mira Mesa High School offer ?
Mira Mesa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mira Mesa High School part of?
Mira Mesa High School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Mira Mesa High School located?
Mira Mesa High School is located in the Mira Mesa neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 8 other public schools located in Mira Mesa.
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