Excellent
#38 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Mission Early College High
High School · Santa Clara Unified · Santa Clara, CA
A Santa Clara Unified high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3000 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054
- Math 59% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 93% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mission Early College High score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 17 points since 2019, reaching 76% in 2024, across a 8-year record (2017–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mission Early College High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,694/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Clara), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$204,052
Median home value
$1,475,400
Median rent
$3,413/mo
College educated
68.5%
Homeownership
35.4%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Santa Clara Unified
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #1 of 28
- District spending per student
- $27,283NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mission Early College High is listed in Santa Clara Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mission Early College High
Mission Early College High is a public high school in Santa Clara, CA, part of Santa Clara Unified, serving approximately 189 students in grades 9th-12th with a 27:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mission Early College High
What grades does Mission Early College High serve?
Mission Early College High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mission Early College High?
Mission Early College High has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission Early College High is 27:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mission Early College High rank in CA?
Mission Early College High ranks #38 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mission Early College High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mission Early College High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mission Early College High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mission Early College High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Mission Early College High a charter school?
No, Mission Early College High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mission Early College High a Title I school?
No, Mission Early College High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mission Early College High?
25.9% of students at Mission Early College High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.3%
- Phone
- (408) 855-5532
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 95054)
- 25,196
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95054; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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