Mesa Verde High

7501 Carriage Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621

888 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mesa Verde High School, located in Citrus Heights, California, is a public secondary school serving the San Juan Unified School District. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a broad academic curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education and career paths. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, performing arts, and student leadership opportunities, which help foster a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Mesa Verde High is known for its focus on student growth and campus culture. The school works to integrate modern educational tools and maintains a commitment to inclusivity, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By providing a blend of rigorous coursework and social development, the school aims to produce well-rounded graduates who are ready to navigate the challenges of life after high school within the Citrus Heights community and beyond.

888

Total Students

42.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mesa Verde High
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	349
Black	43
Asian	37
Two or More	59
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
385 (43.8 %)
Hispanic
349 (39.7 %)
Two or More
59 (6.7 %)
Black
43 (4.9 %)
Asian
37 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Juan Unified
Phone:	(916)971-5288
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	888
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	474
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 247

Grade 10 245

Grade 11 216

Grade 12 180