- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fowler, CA
Fowler High
Federal NCES profile for Fowler 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 061425001638
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fowler High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Fowler · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fowler High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Fowler, CA.
School address
District: Fowler Unified · California
NCES ID 061425001638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Fowler High held near 801 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 061425001638 · Fowler, CA High · MID · TRAD
807 enr · 22.4:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: John Sutter Middle (579 students)
Fowler High held near 801 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fowler High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fowler High
807 students
- John Sutter Mi
John Sutter Middle
579 students
- Marshall Eleme
Marshall Elementary
486 students
- Fremont Elemen
Fremont Elementary
473 students
- Malaga Element 192
Malaga Elementary
192 students
- Fowler Academy 22
Fowler Academy Continuation
22 students
What this shows Fowler High reports 807 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fowler High compares
Fowler 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 807 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
807
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$16,562
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.5%
Asian 11.0%
White 7.6%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Fowler High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fowler Unified reports $16,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fowler High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Sutter Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fremont Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malaga Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fowler Academy Continuation | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fowler High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~807 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fowler High
How many students attend Fowler High?
Fowler High has 807 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fowler, CA. CCD year-over-year: 818 (2022-23) → 801 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fowler High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fowler High is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fowler High?
71.8% of students at Fowler High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fowler High?
The largest demographic group at Fowler High is Hispanic or Latino at 80.5% of enrollment, in Fowler, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fowler High?
Fowler 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 Fowler High rank among public schools in Fowler?
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Fowler, 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 Fowler on the city page.
What other schools are in Fowler Unified?
Besides Fowler High, Fowler Unified also operates John Sutter Middle (579 students), Marshall Elementary (486 students), and Fremont Elementary (473 students). See the Fowler Unified district page for the complete list.