- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Firebaugh, CA
Firebaugh High
Federal NCES profile for Firebaugh High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061384001561
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Firebaugh High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Firebaugh · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- small classes for California
- 84.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Firebaugh High has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Firebaugh High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Firebaugh, CA.
School address
District: Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified · California
NCES ID 061384001561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Firebaugh High held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 061384001561 · Firebaugh, CA High · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 19.2:1 · 84.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazel M. Bailey Primary (519 students)
Firebaugh High held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Firebaugh High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Firebaugh High
673 students
- Hazel M. Baile
Hazel M. Bailey Primary
519 students
- Arthur E. Mill
Arthur E. Mills Intermediate
511 students
- Firebaugh Midd
Firebaugh Middle
503 students
- El Puente High 18
El Puente High
18 students
- Firebaugh Comm 8
Firebaugh Community Day
8 students
What this shows Firebaugh High reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Firebaugh High compares
Firebaugh High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.7% | ▲ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,902
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.1%
White 1.3%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.7, Firebaugh High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified reports $18,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Firebaugh High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel M. Bailey Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur E. Mills Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Firebaugh Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Puente High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Firebaugh Community Day | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Firebaugh High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Firebaugh
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Firebaugh High
How many students attend Firebaugh High?
Firebaugh High has 673 students enrolled. It is a high school in Firebaugh, CA. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Firebaugh High?
The student-teacher ratio at Firebaugh High is 19.2:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Firebaugh High?
84.7% of students at Firebaugh High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Firebaugh High?
The largest demographic group at Firebaugh High is Hispanic or Latino at 98.1% of enrollment, in Firebaugh, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Firebaugh High?
Firebaugh High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Firebaugh High rank among public schools in Firebaugh?
By Resource Investment Index, Firebaugh High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Firebaugh, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Firebaugh on the city page.
What other schools are in Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified?
Besides Firebaugh High, Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified also operates Hazel M. Bailey Primary (519 students), Arthur E. Mills Intermediate (511 students), and Firebaugh Middle (503 students). See the Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified district page for the complete list.