Mira Loma High

1,678 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mira Loma High School, located in Sacramento, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the San Juan Unified School District. It is widely recognized for its rigorous academic culture and consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state and nation. The school is perhaps best known for its International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which attracts high-achieving students from across the region who are looking for a challenging, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and academic depth.

Beyond its academic reputation, Mira Loma fosters a vibrant campus life with a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and a variety of specialized academic clubs—most notably its nationally competitive Science Olympiad and robotics teams. The school serves a diverse student body and maintains a strong focus on preparing graduates for success at prestigious universities. With its combination of a supportive community, high scholastic standards, and an emphasis on STEM and international studies, Mira Loma remains a premier destination for students seeking an intensive educational experience.

1,678

Total Students

70.1

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mira Loma High
Demographic	Student Count
White	546
Hispanic	378
Black	116
Asian	479
Two or More	114
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	17

White
546 (32.9 %)
Asian
479 (28.8 %)
Hispanic
378 (22.8 %)
Black
116 (7.0 %)
Two or More
114 (6.9 %)
Pacific Islander
17 (1.0 %)
American Indian
11 (0.7 %)

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)971-7465
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,678
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	999
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 9 422

Grade 10 428

Grade 11 449

Grade 12 379