How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Duane E. Furman Independent Study | Firebaugh Community Day |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Madera, CA | Firebaugh, CA |
| School Type | alternative | alternative |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 348 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.7:1 | 5.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 82.8% | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Duane E. Furman Independent Study | Firebaugh Community Day |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,553 | $18,902 |
| District | Madera Unified | Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Duane E. Furman Independent Study | Firebaugh Community Day |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| African American | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 87.9% | 100.0% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Duane E. Furman Independent Study | Firebaugh Community Day |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 525:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 85.7% | 60.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 10 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.