Mission Early College High School is a public secondary education and college immersion program in Santa Clara, California, United States that serves students in grades nine through twelve.
Serving 189 students in grades 9-12, Mission Early College 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mission Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Mission Early College High School's student population of 189 students has grown by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
2017
School Rankings
Mission Early College High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mission Early College High School is 0.76, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1274 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
35%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mission Early College High School's ranking?
Mission Early College High School is ranked #1274 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mission Early College High School often compared to?
Mission Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Clara High School, Alta Vista High School, Wilson Alternative by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mission Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Mission Early College High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mission Early College High School?
189 students attend Mission Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Mission Early College High School students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mission Early College High School?
Mission Early College High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mission Early College High School offer ?
Mission Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mission Early College High School part of?
Mission Early College High School is part of Santa Clara Unified School District.
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