How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Matilda Torres High | Sherman Thomas Charter High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Madera, CA | Madera, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 69 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.5:1 | 14.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.2% | 52.2% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Matilda Torres High | Sherman Thomas Charter High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,553 | $13,214 |
| District | Madera Unified | Sherman Thomas Charter High District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Matilda Torres High | Sherman Thomas Charter High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.7% | 21.7% |
| African American | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92.2% | 72.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.0% | 1.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Matilda Torres High | Sherman Thomas Charter High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 216:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.5% | 23.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 38 | 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.